Multiple sites sharing same files and different env variables

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Level 65

Some searching

You could check the domain (using a switch so you explicitly match the sites) to load different ones. You could use different environment vars to change the database.

Level 3

Oh it was so simple!

I need also different images path dir, different api keys, etc.

But I think that I can do all of this checking the domain.

Thanks!!!

Level 3

@bashy How can I set different environment variables depending on the domain? I mean, where can I put the switch to say: "Ok, if the domain is site1.com the env vatiable 'database' is equal to 'base1'."

Level 65

I'm thinking... service provider or middleware to do the check.

Here's an example of middleware changing depending on something (language middleware) https://laracasts.com/discuss/channels/tips/example-on-how-to-use-multiple-locales-in-your-laravel-5-website

Level 3

Hmm... That's confusing.

I need to use for example "env('DB_DATABASE')" on "config/database.php" and change the value of env('DB_DATABASE') depending on the domain. Makes sense?

It's sounds really easy to do, but Its not. Hehe..

http://laravel.com/docs/5.0/configuration#accessing-configuration-values

Level 65

You can't change env() since they're loaded via PHP or the .env file at load but you can use the session or config?

# Accessing Configuration Values

You may easily access your configuration values using the Config facade:

$value = Config::get('app.timezone');
Config::set('app.timezone', 'America/Chicago');

You may also use the config helper function:

$value = config('app.timezone');

Level 3

Awesome!

The last thing would be: Where I need to put the switch logic and set the variables to be available at "config/database.php" file for example? Something like "Hey, before anything set these variables depending on the domain".