To use .env.vault.local in your project, follow these steps:
| File | Encrypted | Version Control | Use Case | |------|-----------|----------------|----------| | .env.vault | ✅ Yes | ✅ Commit | Shared, environment‑specific vault (prod, staging) | | .env.vault.local | ✅ Yes | ❌ Ignore | Local overrides, personal secrets | | .env.local | ❌ No | ❌ Ignore | Legacy/unencrypted local overrides (deprecated for security) | | .env | ❌ No | ❌ Ignore (usually) | Simple local dev (not recommended for teams) | .env.vault.local