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diff --git a/doc/ci/variables/README.md b/doc/ci/variables/README.md index 61d1a904f76..afd578e2621 100644 --- a/doc/ci/variables/README.md +++ b/doc/ci/variables/README.md @@ -136,12 +136,21 @@ The output will be:  -CAUTION: **Important:** -Be aware that variables are not masked, and their values can be shown -in the job logs if explicitly asked to do so. If your project is public or -internal, you can set the pipelines private from your [project's Pipelines -settings](../../user/project/pipelines/settings.md#visibility-of-pipelines). -Follow the discussion in issue [#13784][ce-13784] for masking the variables. +### Masked Variables + +By default, variables will be created as masked variables. +This means that the value of the variable will be hidden in job logs, +though it must match certain requirements to do so: + +- The value must be a single line. +- The value must not have escape characters. +- The value must not use variables. +- The value must not have any whitespace. +- The value must be at least 8 characters long. + +If the value does not meet the requirements above, then the CI variable will fail to save. +In order to save, either alter the value to meet the masking requirements +or disable `Masked` for the variable. ### Syntax of environment variables in job scripts |