# Gradle - Private Packages

If your repo is using private packages, Aikido needs access to the private package repositories in order to create a Gradle lockfile or to update your Gradle dependencies. You can configure environment variables in Aikido to authenticate to the private package respositories.

## Configuration in Aikido

You can configure Aikido to authenticate with your private registry by following the steps below:<br>

1. Go to your account's settings page for AutoFix, [here](https://app.aikido.dev/issues/fix/settings).
2. Click on “Connect Registry”, the configuration modal will now be shown.

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3. Select the “Gradle” section.

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4. Add the environment variables required for your build file as your identifier for where your private registry is stored. All environment variables that contain `GRADLE` are allowed.
5. Make sure these environment variables match your `build.gradle` file
6. Click “_Connect Registry_” to save the configuration.<br>

Aikido will now use these environment variables when creating Gradle lockfiles or updating your Gradle dependencies.