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# Create secrets in Vault

> Use the Vault UI to create and manage secrets

This guide shows you how to create secrets using the HashiCorp Vault UI.

## Create a secret

### Log in to Vault UI

Open the Vault Server UI and log in with your credentials.

### Access KV Secrets Engine

Click anywhere on the KV bar to access the Secrets Engine.

### Start secret creation

Click the **Create secret +** button.

### Configure secret path

Choose a path from the dropdown menu or enter it manually. This path must be unique and will be used to reference the secret later.

### Set version limit

Enter the number of versions to keep for the secret metadata.

### Add secret data

In the `key` field in the secret data section, enter your secret information. For example, you might use `test_pass` as the key name.

### Verify data

Click the eye icon to verify the information was entered correctly. You can include multiple keys within one path or use the **Add** button to enter additional secret data.

### Save secret

Click the **Save** button to store your secret data.

## Use JSON format

You can also enter secrets using JSON format. Use the JSON toggle switch to switch between the form view and JSON view.

The **Version** dropdown menu refers to the iteration of the secret, not the version of the KV Vault Engine.

## Manage secrets

Created secrets appear alphabetically in the list. Use the dropdown menu to perform actions such as:

* Viewing secret details
* Editing secrets
* Deleting secrets
* Viewing version history

## Next steps

#### [Automatic encryption](/itential-platform/secrets/hashicorp/automatically-encrypt-properties)

#### [Manual encryption](/itential-platform/secrets/hashicorp/manually-encrypt)

> Use the Vault UI to create and manage secrets