Complete Onboarding
When you first sign up for EnvManager, you'll be guided through a simple onboarding process to set up your workspace. This guide walks you through each step and explains the choices you'll make.
What You'll Set Up
The onboarding wizard helps you create the foundation for managing your environment variables:
- Organization - Your company or team workspace
- Project - A container for related environment variables (e.g., your web application)
- Environments - Separate configurations for different stages (development, staging, production)
Before You Begin
You need an EnvManager account to complete onboarding. If you haven't signed up yet, visit the registration page to create your account.
Create your account on the registration page to get started.
After signing up and verifying your email, you'll automatically be redirected to the onboarding wizard.
Step 1: Create Your Organization
The first step is creating your organization. This is your team's workspace where all projects and team members will be managed.
Enter Your Organization Name
Type your company or team name in the text field. This name helps identify your workspace, especially if you're part of multiple organizations.
Examples:
- "Acme Inc."
- "Marketing Team"
- "Personal Projects"
Click Next
Once you've entered a name, click the Next button to proceed.
Tip: Choose a name that your team members will recognize. You can always change this later in your organization settings.
Step 2: Create Your First Project
Projects group related environment variables together. Typically, each application or service you manage gets its own project.
Enter Your Project Name
Give your project a descriptive name that matches the application it represents.
Examples:
- "Web Application"
- "Backend API"
- "Mobile App"
- "Marketing Website"
Click Next
After entering the project name, click Next to continue.
You can create additional projects later from your dashboard. Start with your most important application.
Step 3: Select Your Environments
Environments let you maintain different configurations for different stages of development. Most applications need at least development and production environments.
Review Available Environments
You'll see three environment options:
| Environment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Development | For local development and testing on your machine |
| Staging | Pre-production environment for final testing before release |
| Production | Your live application that real users access |
Select Your Environments
Check the boxes for the environments you need. By default, Development and Production are pre-selected as these are the most commonly used.
Recommendations:
- Small teams or solo developers: Development and Production are often sufficient
- Teams with QA processes: Add Staging for testing before production deployments
- Enterprise teams: Use all three for a complete deployment pipeline
Complete Setup
Click the Complete Setup button to create your organization, project, and environments.
You can add more environments later. Don't worry about getting it perfect now—your setup can evolve as your needs change.
After Onboarding
Once you complete the setup, you'll be redirected to your new project's dashboard. From here you can:
- Add environment variables to your first environment
- Invite team members to collaborate
- Create additional projects for other applications
After onboarding, you'll land on your project page where you can start adding environment variables.
What's Next?
Now that your workspace is set up, you're ready to start managing environment variables:
Adding Variables
Start adding environment variables to your project.
Invite Your Team
Add team members to collaborate on your projects.
Manage Environments
Configure different environments for your project.
Common Questions
Can I change my organization name later?
Yes, you can update your organization name in the organization settings at any time.
Can I add more environments after onboarding?
Absolutely. Navigate to your project settings to add, rename, or remove environments.
What if I need multiple projects?
You can create as many projects as you need from your dashboard. Each project can have its own set of environments and variables.
Can I be part of multiple organizations?
Yes, you can be invited to other organizations by their owners. You'll be able to switch between organizations from your dashboard.