Sites
Environment Variables
Manage environment variables and .env files for your sites in Loupp
Overview
The Environment Variables feature in Loupp allows you to view, edit, and manage.env files for your sites. Unlike traditional environment variable management systems, Loupp doesn’t store your .env files on its servers - instead, it provides a secure way to fetch, edit, and upload environment files as needed.
How It Works
Security-First Approach
No Permanent Storage
Loupp doesn’t store your .env files on its servers
On-Demand Access
Files are fetched when needed and removed after use
Workflow
1
Fetch .env file
When you need to edit environment variables, fetch the file from your server
2
Edit in browser
Use the built-in code editor to modify your environment variables
3
Save changes
Upload the modified file back to your server
4
Automatic cleanup
The file is automatically removed from Loupp’s storage
File Management
Removing .env from Loupp
To remove your.env file from Loupp’s storage:
1
Access the option
The “Remove .env file from loupp” button appears when a file is loaded
2
Confirm removal
Click the button to remove the file from temporary storage
This only removes the file from Loupp’s temporary storage - it doesn’t affect your server.
Automatic Cleanup
Loupp automatically manages file cleanup:After Save
Files are automatically removed after successful upload
Security
No sensitive data remains on Loupp servers