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@@ -216,6 +216,7 @@ Therefore, a different setup is required from the [SaaS-only AI features](#test-
        - To test Self Managed instances, follow [Cloud Activation steps](../../administration/license.md#activate-gitlab-ee) using the cloud activation code you received earlier.
        - To test SaaS, follow [Activate GitLab Enterprise license](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-development-kit/-/blob/main/doc/index.md#use-gitlab-enterprise-features) with your license file.
    1. Export these environment variables in the same terminal session with `gdk start`:
+      - Note that you can also configure your terminal always export the environment variables (e.g. adding the exports to `~/.bash_profile` or `~/.zshrc`). 
 
       ```shell
       export AI_GATEWAY_URL=http://0.0.0.0:5052 # URL to the local AI Gateway instance