> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://botpress-ak-docs-20-document-updating-variables-from-outsid.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Variables
Sometimes, it's useful for your bot to remember some information—for example, about a specific user or conversation.
You can do this using *variables*. A variable is a container that lets you store information from somewhere in Botpress Studio and reuse it somewhere else.
Create a new variable in the bottom-left section of the Studio:
1. Select **** in the upper-right corner.
2. In the name field, enter `firstName`.
3. Select **Add** to save your variable:
