> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sphinx.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Secrets
> Securely manage and access sensitive credentials and API keys in your Sphinx notebooks.
## Managing secrets
Secrets can be configured directly in the dashboard, under the "Secrets" page:
Once secrets are created, they will automatically be available across all platforms (VSCode Extension, CLI, Horus).
## Using secrets
When you need to access a secret in your notebook, Sphinx will execute code that will retrieve them securely:
```python theme={null}
# Sphinx automatically retrieves the secret value
from sphinxai import get_user_secret_value
secret_password = await get_user_secret_value("secret_name")
```
Never hardcode sensitive credentials directly in your notebooks. Always use secrets to keep your credentials secure.