# Set Variable

The *Set Variable* node allows you to create/set variables in a session in order to [use them at a later point ](/flow/untitled-1.md)in the workflow again. You can set multiple variables using the same *Set Variable* node.

These variables will only be available for the duration of the session.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** *Variable Name* cannot be in a variable format (i.e., cannot be \[\[var]]).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/1p5S5mMTlJgFJS5KU9Rx" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Setup of a Set Variable node</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/97EV3zxAqndHcMoovIF3" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Example flow containing Set Variable node</p></figcaption></figure>


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