diff --git a/.env.sample b/.env.sample
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+++ b/.env.sample
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your-supabase-url
+NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-supabase-anon-key
+NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your-cloudinary-name
+NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your-cloudinary-api-key
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -53,13 +53,9 @@ We welcome everyone to contribute to the GDG RCCIIT website! Please review our [
     npm install
     ```
 
-3. **Set Up Environment Variables**:  
-   Create a `.env.local` file and add the following:
-    ```env
-    NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your-supabase-url
-    NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-supabase-anon-key
-    NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your-cloudinary-name
-    NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your-cloudinary-api-key
+3. **Set Up Environment Variables**:
+    ```bash
+    cp .env.example .env.local
     ```
 
 4. **Run the Development Server**: