Environments

Overview

Environments define environment variables. These variables are used to connect workflows with external storage systems, such as Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage, as well as third-party data and processing services. Set up external storage credentials as environment variables when using data blocks that import data.

Create a variable

1. Open the console and click the upper right corner → Workspace.
2. Select Environments and click Create environment.
3. Fill in your environment name and click Save.
4. Click Add environment variable.
5. Fill in the Key and Value fields. Click Save.

You can add several variables to an environment.

Use a variable

You can choose the right environment for your workflow, as follows:

1. Add a block to your workflow.
2. In the lower right corner of the added block, select the environment that you want to use.

Edit a variable

1. Open the console and click the upper right corner → Workspace.
2. Select the Environments tab.
3. Click in the line of the variable you want to change.
4. Click Delete environment variable.
5. Create a new one with the same name.

Delete an environment

1. Open the console and click the upper right corner → Workspace.
2. Select the Environments tab.
3. Click Delete environment and confirm it.