# What is the recommended way to store sensitive data for templates instead of hard-coding in values?

Helm, Medium (Advanced), Concepts. https://k8wiz.com/uquiz/what-is-the-recommended-way-to-store-sensitive-data-for-templates-instead-of-hard-coding-in-values

- A. Put secrets in values.yaml
- B. Use Kubernetes Secrets or external secret managers
- C. Store in Chart.yaml
- D. Use ConfigMaps openly

**Answer:** Use Kubernetes Secrets or external secret managers

**Explanation:** Sensitive values should be stored in Kubernetes Secrets or managed by external secret stores rather than committing them in value files.