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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/KbpwWkeN627E4ypz/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbpwWkeN627E4ypz&q=85&s=d55c8ce0080908f04a4067c8045176a7" alt="Request Variables" width="2472" height="796" data-path="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/KbpwWkeN627E4ypz/images/screenshots/variables/request-variables-usage.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbpwWkeN627E4ypz&q=85&s=bf389d38cf4e3dc299063f71028ba3e8" alt="Request Variables Usage" width="2472" height="888" data-path="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");
```
