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# 2 - Sandbox Environment

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## Steps

1. Navigate to **Environment** on the left side menu
2. Set **Environment name** to `sandbox`
3. Set **Description** to `Sandbox for AWS tutorials`
4. Add the ENV Variable **AWS\_ACCESS\_KEY\_ID** and set it to the **Access key ID** from the AWS Console
5. Add the ENV Variable **AWS\_SECRET\_ACCESS\_KEY** and leave it empty
6. Leave all other options as default and click **SAVE**

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