Secrets

Using the Secrets page

You can manage secrets and certificates from the Secrets page.

Figure 1 - Secrets page

For complete details on creating and managing Secrets, see the Secrets documentation.

IMPORTANT: The maximum file size for a secret is approximately 1 MB, subtracting approximately 1 KB for the secret store metadata.

Creating key-value pair secrets

1. Log in to the DC/OS UI as a user with the permission.

2. Click the + icon in the top right.

   

   Figure 2 - New Secret icon

   If you have no current secrets, a Create Secret screen will be displayed. Click on the Create Secret button.

3. In the ID box of the Create New Secret screen, type the name of your secret and its path, if any.

4. Select Key-Value Pair as Type.

5. Type or paste the secret into the Value box.

   

   Figure 4 - Creating a new Secret

6. Click Create Secret.

Creating secrets from a file

This procedure describes how to use a file to create a secret using the DC/OS web interface.

1. Click the Secrets tab on the left hand navigation menu.

2. Click the + icon in the top right.

   If you have no current secrets, a Create Secret screen will be displayed. Click on the Create Secret button.

   

   Figure 6 - Create Secret button

3. In the ID box, provide the name of your secret and its path, if any.

   Figure 7 - Create New Secret dialog

4. Select File as Type.

5. Click Choose File.

6. Click Create Secret.

View Created Secret

Returning to the Secrets screen, you can see that your secret has been deployed.