# Environment Variables

Environment variables are key-value pairs used to configure applications dynamically without modifying code. For Apps on Clouddley, there are two modes for managing environment variables:

* **Single Variable:** Manually add individual environment variables.
* **Import Variables:** Bulk import multiple environment variables for easier management.

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<figure><img src="/files/g4PjEAekY8aojSeKi1XF" alt="Image showing the single variable ENV mode for Apps on Clouddley." width="563"><figcaption><p>Single Variable ENV mode</p></figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img src="/files/60lrDpuC46Uwr2tcIvfH" alt="Image showing the Import Variables ENV mode for Apps on Clouddley." width="563"><figcaption><p>Import variables ENV mode</p></figcaption></figure>
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You can edit environment variables at any time after creating your application, ensuring flexibility in configuration updates.


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