diff --git a/docs/cli/commands/secrets.mdx b/docs/cli/commands/secrets.mdx index d1f4baa9f..bab988850 100644 --- a/docs/cli/commands/secrets.mdx +++ b/docs/cli/commands/secrets.mdx @@ -186,12 +186,28 @@ This command allows you to set or update secrets in your environment. If the sec If the secret key does not exist, a new secret will be created using both the key and value provided. ```bash -$ infisical secrets set ... +$ infisical secrets set ... ## Example -$ infisical secrets set STRIPE_API_KEY=sjdgwkeudyjwe DOMAIN=example.com HASH=jebhfbwe +$ infisical secrets set STRIPE_API_KEY=sjdgwkeudyjwe DOMAIN=example.com HASH=jebhfbwe SECRET_PEM_KEY=@secret.pem ``` + + When setting secret values: + - Use `secretName=@path/to/file` to load the secret value from a file + - Use `secretName=\@value` if you need the literal '@' character at the beginning of your value + + Example: + + ```bash + # Set a secret with the value loaded from a certificate file + $ secrets set CERTIFICATE=@/path/to/certificate.pem + + # Set a secret with the literal value "@example.com" + $ secrets set email=\@example.com + ``` + + ### Flags