> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.slai.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Secrets Management

> Beam includes a secrets manager that allows you to use secrets across your projects.

### Adding a new secret

Secrets are managed in the **Settings** page, under **Secrets**. To create a new
secret, click **Create new secret.** You'll be prompted to enter a name and
value.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/slai-docs/0GTBstnyDK-8Z9OV/img/beam/account/secrets-management.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0GTBstnyDK-8Z9OV&q=85&s=135966462ed83135b1c54e886571cdd8" alt="" width="1920" height="445" data-path="img/beam/account/secrets-management.png" />

### Using secrets inside your projects

You can access stored secrets as environment variables:

```python theme={null}
import os

my_secret = os.environ['MY_SECRET']
```