laravel / encrypted-env

Save encrypt values in the ENV file instead of plain text

https://blog.fortrabbit.com/how-to-keep-a-secret

Case:

Encrypt values in the ENV file as it could potentially expose the server (as they are in plain text)

STEPS:

1. new file: config/enc.php (holds enc keys)

2. Create a new artisian command for encryption called “encrypt_this” at app/console/commands/ $> artisan make:command encrypt_this

3. Get individual cyphers for all / specific env vars (as per need) via the new command; replace them in env file. For example $> php artisan encrypt 'xyz'

4. Create a decrypt function env2() at **bootstrap/envApp.php **

5. bootstrap/app.php (at the top): require_once 'envApp.php';

6. change the env() calls for these specific env keys to the new method env2() instead.