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# Request Variables

Request variables are variables that are scoped to a specific request. They are useful for storing variables that is used in a specific request.

## Creating a Request Variable

* Go to the Request
* Go to Vars Tab
* Add your variable name, value in the Pre Request Vars section
* Save your changes

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-clustered-top-nav/Xd7pvbQeka0AmsYr/v2/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Xd7pvbQeka0AmsYr&q=85&s=f027f3fe044e10d595177dd48128ee04" alt="Request Variables" width="1209" height="538" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables.webp" />

## Using a Request Variable

You can use the `{{varName}}` syntax to use a request variable in a request.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-clustered-top-nav/Xd7pvbQeka0AmsYr/v2/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables-usage.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Xd7pvbQeka0AmsYr&q=85&s=a2953d79e26fcbd490688cd2ff72430a" alt="Request Variables Usage" width="1209" height="538" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables-usage.webp" />

#### Access Request Variable inside scripts

You can also use the `bru.getRequestVar()` function to get the value of a request variable and use it inside your scripts.

```javascript theme={null}
let source = bru.getRequestVar("source");
let destination = bru.getRequestVar("destination");
```
