golang web server not reading .env. it works locally not when I deploy.
func envMongoURI() string {
err := godotenv.Load()
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(“Error loading .env file”)
}
return os.Getenv("MONGO")
}
func GetPort() string {
err := godotenv.Load()
if err != nil {
log.Fatal(“Error loading .env file”)
}
return os.Getenv("PORT")
}
Your repository probably doesn’t contain a .env file, which is a good thing (never commit secrets to a repository). You should only have and use .env locally, then Dashboard defined Environment Variables on Render. Environment Variables and Secrets | Render Docs
Sorry, I am a bit confused. If I do use .env on rendered then what would I use? I have defined Environment Variables on the dashboard but what should I call instead of .env
You shouldn’t call anything. Environment Variables are automatically available to your application at run time, you only have to reference them. It’s only in Development / locally where you have to explicitly load .env in order for them to become available in the environment.
“Thank you for your help.”
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