How to Add Secrets to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Add Secrets to Github: step-by-step guide
Go to the main page of your repository on GitHub.
Click on the 'Settings' tab at the top of the repository.
In the left sidebar, scroll down and click on 'Secrets and variables' under 'Security'.
Select 'Actions' to access GitHub Actions secrets.
Click on 'New repository secret'.
Enter a name for your secret and use all caps for convention.
Enter the value.
Click 'Add secret' to save it.
Adding secrets ensures that sensitive data such as API keys, tokens, or credentials are securely stored and used within your workflows without being hard-coded in your repository.
Quick answer: To securely store sensitive data in GitHub, navigate to your repository settings, locate Secrets and variables under Security, select Actions, and add a new repository secret with your desired name and value.
About this GitHub tutorial
Store API keys and credentials safely in GitHub by adding a new repository secret in your project settings. This guide shows how to add Secrets to Github in 9 steps, starting with "Go to the main page of your repository on GitHub" and finishing with "Adding secrets ensures that sensitive data such as API keys, tokens, or credentials are...". 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 it take to add Secrets to Github?
9 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 Add SSH Key to Github, How to Approve PR in Github and How to Archive Github Repository. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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