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Doppler Credentials Manager Setup Guide

Overview​

This document outlines the installation and configuration process for Doppler, a secure credentials management system. Doppler provides a centralized solution for managing environment variables and secrets across your development workflow.

Prerequisites​

  • Scoop package manager installed on Windows
  • Administrative access to your system
  • Internet connection for package installation and account setup
  • IntelliJ IDEA (if using IDE integration)

Installation Steps​

1. Account Creation​

  1. Navigate to Doppler's official website
  2. Complete the account registration process
  3. Verify your email address

2. CLI Installation​

Install the Doppler CLI using Scoop package manager by executing the following commands in PowerShell:

# Add Doppler's custom bucket to Scoop
scoop bucket add doppler https://github.com/DopplerHQ/scoop-doppler.git

# Install Doppler CLI
scoop install doppler

3. Authentication and Project Setup​

  1. Authenticate with your Doppler account:
doppler login
  1. Navigate to your project directory:
cd <your-project-directory>
  1. Initialize Doppler in your project:
doppler setup

Dashboard Configuration​

Accessing the Dashboard​

  1. Log in to dashboard.doppler.com
  2. Navigate to the Projects section in the left sidebar
  3. Select your project to manage its secrets

Managing Secrets​

  1. Inside your project view, you can:
    • Add new secrets
    • Modify existing secrets
    • Delete unused secrets
    • Organize secrets by environment

Exporting Secrets for Local Development​

For IntelliJ IDEA Integration​

  1. Navigate to your project in the Doppler dashboard
  2. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner
  3. Select "Copy Secrets as .env"
  4. Create a new .env file in your project root
  5. Paste the copied secrets into the file
  6. Configure IntelliJ's debug configuration to use the .env file:
    • Open Run/Debug Configurations
    • Add EnvFile plugin if not installed
    • Enable EnvFile configuration
    • Select your .env file

Post-Installation​

After completing the setup, you can:

  • Configure your project's environment variables through the Doppler dashboard
  • Manage different configurations (development, staging, production)
  • Integrate Doppler with your CI/CD pipeline

Best Practices​

  1. Never commit the .env file to version control
  2. Regularly rotate secrets for security
  3. Use different configurations for different environments
  4. Implement proper access controls for team members

Additional Resources​

Support​

For additional support or troubleshooting:

  • Visit Doppler's Help Center
  • Contact Doppler's support team through their website
  • Join the Doppler Community for peer support