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# Variables

> Variables are used to attach dynamic data to your packages. You can allow your customers to customize their packages by setting up variables like player name, color, or size.

## **What are Variables?**

The **variable feature** allows you to request **custom information from the customer**. For example, you can ask which prefix the customer wants for their VIP rank. To do this, configure the `{custom_prefix}` variable and add it to the command for execution. We'll guide you through using variables to set up the `{custom_prefix}` option.

## **Creating Variable**

To create a **new variable**, follow the steps below:

<Steps>
  <Step title={"Go to the Admin Panel"}>
    Navigate to the **Admin Panel** of your webstore.
  </Step>

  <Step title={"Click on Variables Tab"}>
    Click on the **Variables** tab to access the variable management area.
  </Step>

  <Step title={"Add New Variable"}>
    Press the **+ Create a Variable** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title={"Fill in the Fields"}>
    Complete the following fields:

    * **Name**: Enter the name of the variable (e.g., `Custom Prefix`).
    * **Description**: Add a description of the variable (optional).
    * **Variable Identifier**: Specify the variable identifier (e.g., `custom_prefix`).
    * **Variable Type**: Choose the type of variable (e.g., `Input Text`, `Input Digit`, or `Dropdown`).
  </Step>

  <Step title={"Save the Variable"}>
    Press the **Save** button to create the new variable.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## **Dropdown Variable**

In case if you want to create a dropdown variable, you also need to add options to the variable. Here's how you can do it:

1. Scroll down to the **Variable Options** section after selecting the `Dropdown` variable type.
2. Press the **+ Add Variable Option** button.
3. Fill in the **Option Name** field with the name of the option that will be displayed to the customer (e.g., `Red`).
4. Fill in the **Option Value** field with the value that will be used in the command (e.g., `red`).
5. Fill in the **Additional Fee** field with the price that will be added to the package price if the customer selects this option (optional, can be empty).

<img className="rounded-md" src="https://mintcdn.com/minestorecms/VtrvDTg9Ae1Jio21/images/features/variables/variable-feature.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VtrvDTg9Ae1Jio21&q=85&s=024d3bfd367bfffd9c7a017996591219" alt="Dropdown Variable" width="1537" height="767" data-path="images/features/variables/variable-feature.png" />

## **Using Variables in Packages**

After creating the variable, you can add it to your **package's command**. You just simply need to add the variable identifier to the command.

Here's an example of how you can use the `{custom_prefix}` variable in a package command:

```bash theme={null}
lp user {username} set prefix {custom_prefix} {group}
```