Github Actions How to Use Environment Variables
- George Apostolov
Github Actions How to Use Environment Variables: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired repository and click on the 'Settings' button.
Select 'Environments'.
Click 'New environment'.
Name your environment and click 'Configure environment'.
You can add deployment to branches and tags.
To add an environment secret, click the 'Add environment secret' button.
Click 'Add environment variables' which can be used to manage configuration and data within your workflows.
Quick answer: To use environment variables in GitHub, navigate to your repository settings, select Environments, and click New environment. Name the environment and click Configure environment. Optionally add deployment branches and tags, then click Add environment secret or Add environment variables to manage configuration and data within your workflows.
About this GitHub tutorial
Configure environment variables and secrets in GitHub repositories to manage workflow data and configuration settings efficiently. This guide covers github Actions How to Use Environment Variables in 7 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired repository and click on the 'Settings' button" and finishing with "Click 'Add environment variables' which can be used to manage configuration and data wi...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does github Actions How to Use Environment Variables take?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Accept Github Invitation, How to Add Collaborators on Github and How to Add Contributors to Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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