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+# example pastebinn config file setup
+
+# set environment variables
+
+# pastebin api information
+export pastebin_username=''
+export pastebin_password=''
+export pastebin_api_key=''
+
+# optional - (if using kibana and sidekiq)
+export elasticsearch_url=''
+export redis_url=''
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