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Linux systemd Service Files Cheat Sheet/Load variables from EnvironmentFile

Use an external env file.

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Section: Environment, Users, Dependencies

Load variables from EnvironmentFile

ini
ini
[Service]
EnvironmentFile=/etc/myapp/myapp.env
Explanation

Good for keeping secrets and config out of ExecStart.

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