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@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@ This is a template for Go application projects based on [Standard Go Project Lay
 
 ### Build, run and debug application locally
 
+#### Create environment file
+Create and fill environment file from template `.env.dist`
+``` shell
+cp .env.dist .env
+```
+
 ### Build, run and debug application with docker
 
 #### Create environment file for docker