1. [Create secrets in HCP Vault Secrets](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/tutorials/hcp-vault-secrets-get-started/hcp-vault-secrets-create-secret)
2. Create an HCP Service Principal from the HCP Vault Secrets app in the HCP console. This will give you the `HCP_CLIENT_ID` and `HCP_CLIENT_SECRET` that you need to authenticate with HCP Vault Secrets.