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# Managing secrets

Go `AWS Systems Manager` and scroll down to `Shared Resources` > `Parameter Store` then click `Create parameter`.

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You need to pick a consistent format for your parameter names. I recommend using: `/<app_name>/<stage>/<variable_name>`.

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All secret can be safely stored here.