docs: mention .env file

vuestorefront · Feb 19, 2025 · be0201f · be0201f
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diff --git a/...tent/guides/6.multistore/2.tooling-and-concepts/4.deployment/7.configuration.md b/...tent/guides/6.multistore/2.tooling-and-concepts/4.deployment/7.configuration.md
@@ -159,12 +159,22 @@ yarn store deploy --store-id=fashion-brand \
 ```
 
 ::tip Environment Variables
-You can simplify the command by setting environment variables:
+You can simplify the command by using environment variables. The Alokai CLI automatically loads variables from the `.env` file in your project root, which is the recommended approach:
+
+```bash
+# .env file in your project root
+CLI_CLOUD_USERNAME=your_username
+CLI_CLOUD_PASSWORD=your_password
+```
+
+Alternatively, you can set them manually in your terminal:
 ```bash
 export CLI_CLOUD_USERNAME=your_username
 export CLI_CLOUD_PASSWORD=your_password
+```
 
-# Now you only need to specify store-id and registry
+With either approach, you'll only need to specify the store-id:
+```bash
 yarn store deploy --store-id=fashion-brand
 ```
 ::