# Wo ist die discourse.conf-Datei?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-is-the-discourse-conf-file/370705
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [18. Juni 2025 um 15:00 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-is-the-discourse-conf-file/370705 "2025-06-18T15:00:48Z")
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### Author: ![Lilly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/lilly/32/575047_2.png) [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)
#### Post date: [18. Juni 2025 um 19:43 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-is-the-discourse-conf-file/370705/10 "2025-06-18T19:43:29Z")

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Erweiterte Suche funktioniert gut. Die Suche nach „app.yml“ in der Kategorie #Documentation ergab Folgendes:

> [@Set Environmental Variables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-environmental-variables/270832):
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> notebook_with_decorative_cover This is a #how-to guide for setting up environmental variables in a self-hosted Discourse installation. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator Environmental variables play a crucial role in configuring your Discourse instance. They can store sensitive data like API keys and database passwords, making your installation more secure and flexible. In Discourse, environmental variables are set in the app.yml file within your Docker container setup…

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