Encrypted Variables

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Overview

Spur supports Encrypted Variables, allowing you to securely handle sensitive information like passwords or API tokens in your test flows—without exposing them in plain text in test steps or results.

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Why Use Encrypted Variables?

Values like passwords or tokens have to be typed directly into test steps:

Type "my-secret-password" into the password field

This exposed sensitive information in:

• The test definition
• The test results page
• Shared test results

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How Encrypted Variables Work

Encrypted variables allow you to define secret values that:

• Are stored securely
• Are not shown in results or shared test links
• Appear as ******** on the test result page
• Cannot be retrieved after being saved

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Creating an Encrypted Variable

You can create an encrypted variable just like any other variable:

• Open the variable menu by using {
• Click Create new variable
• Select the Secret option
• Name your variable (e.g. password)
• Enter your secret value
• Click Create

This variable will now be stored securely and replaced at runtime.

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Encrypted Variables in Results

When the test runs, Spur ensures the encrypted values:

• Are masked as ********
• Are scrubbed from test step reasoning

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Notes

• Encrypted variables cannot be viewed or edited once created—only deleted and replaced
• They are intended for one-way use (write-only)
• Perfect for passwords, access tokens, or keys