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# Runtime environment variables

Paradime Bolt allows you to use environment variables in your scheduled commands, injecting them dynamically at runtime. This feature helps you manage configurations and sensitive information securely in your dbt™ projects.

### How it works

When you include environment variable placeholders (e.g., `$ENV_VAR`) in your [schedule command](/app-help/documentation/bolt/creating-schedules/command-settings.md), Bolt automatically replaces them with their current values during execution.

#### Usage Example

```bash
# Correct usage with proper spacing
dbt run --select $ENV_VAR
```

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Proper Spacing Required**

Environment variables must be properly spaced in your commands:

* ✅ `dbt run --select $ENV_VAR` (correct)
* ❌ `dbt run --select$ENV_VAR` (incorrect) {% endhint %}
  {% endhint %}

### Setting Up Variables

To use runtime variables:

1. From any page in Paradime, Click **Settings**
2. Navigate to **Workspaces > Environment Variables**
3. In the Bolt Schedules section, click **Add New**

{% hint style="info" %}
Need additional help? See our docs on [Bolt Schedules Environment Variables](/app-help/documentation/settings/environment-variables/bolt-schedule-env-variables.md).
{% endhint %}


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