> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.truestate.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Secrets

## Adding Secrets

All external data sources require credentials stored securely as **secrets**. Secrets can be added in two places:

* From Settings -> 'Secrets' tab
* Directly inside the **Create Dataset configuration**, refer to the Loading Data guide: [Importing from external platforms](../getting_started/loading-data#importing-from-external-platforms).

Secrets are encrypted, versioned, and scoped to your organisation. Updating a secret does not break dependent pipelines.

<Tip>
  Use consistent naming (e.g., `gcs_prod`, `sql_finance`, `salesforce_sandbox`) for clarity and reuse.
</Tip>

## Deleting Secrets

Deleting Secrets can be done in Settings -> 'Secrets' tab