Why are my gem 'dotenv-rails' variables not loading?

Question

• gem 'dotenv-rails' is required in gemfile test and development environments.
• .env file is saved in root
• I believe variables use correct syntax; USERNAME=username
• I am using Rails 5.0.4
• I have not required 'dotenv-rails' anywhere, as the docs do not suggest that I need to.

When playing in the console, the only way I can access the variables is by calling, Dotenv.load in each session. Suggesting that Dotenv.load should be called somewhere in config of my app.

Answer 1

Add Dotenv::Railtie.load to your config/application.rb