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diff --git a/doc/ci/variables/README.md b/doc/ci/variables/README.md index 35dac4c9337..f321a618f3b 100644 --- a/doc/ci/variables/README.md +++ b/doc/ci/variables/README.md @@ -70,17 +70,20 @@ These variables can be later used in all executed commands and scripts. The YAML-defined variables are also set to all created service containers, thus allowing to fine tune them. -Variables can be defined on a global level, but also on a job level. +Variables can be defined at a global level, but also at a job level. More information about Docker integration can be found in [Using Docker Images](../docker/using_docker_images.md). ### User-defined variables (Secure Variables) **This feature requires GitLab Runner 0.4.0 or higher** -GitLab CI allows you to define per-project **Secure Variables** that are set in build environment. +GitLab CI allows you to define per-project **Secure Variables** that are set in +the build environment. The secure variables are stored out of the repository (the `.gitlab-ci.yml`). -The variables are securely passed to GitLab Runner and are available in build environment. -It's desired method to use them for storing passwords, secret keys or whatever you want. +The variables are securely passed to GitLab Runner and are available in the +build environment. +It's desired method to use them for storing passwords, secret keys or whatever +you want. **The value of the variable can be shown in build log if explicitly asked to do so.** If your project is public or internal you can make the builds private. |