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@@ -134,8 +134,17 @@ GitLab Runners are agents that execute jobs defined in `.gitlab-ci.yml`.
 - Save the `token` value returned by the API for later use.
 
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+## 4. Set Up GitLab Environment
 
-## 4. Building and Deploying Proxy Nodes
+###  To finalize your GitLab environment setup:
+
+1. Go to the **Operate** tab in your GitLab project.
+2. Create the desired environment (e.g., `build`, `dev`, or `production`).
+3. Assign and configure environment-specific variables as per your requirements.
+4. Trigger the pipeline and call the appropriate environment (`build` or `dev`) as needed based on pipeline job requirements.
+
+
+## 5. Building and Deploying Proxy Nodes
 
 ### Prerequisites:
 
@@ -172,15 +181,6 @@ GitLab Runners are agents that execute jobs defined in `.gitlab-ci.yml`.
    docker push gitlab.rc.uab.edu:4567/<your_gitlab_namespace>/<project_name>:<tag>
    ```
 
-### Set Up GitLab Environment as the Final Step
-To finalize your GitLab environment setup:
-
-1. Go to the **Operate** tab in your GitLab project.
-2. Create the desired environment (e.g., `build`, `dev`, or `production`).
-3. Assign and configure environment-specific variables as per your requirements.
-4. Trigger the pipeline and call the appropriate environment (`build` or `dev`) as needed based on pipeline job requirements.
-
-
 ### Deployment Pipeline:
 
 You can now schedule a pipeline to build and deploy proxy nodes. Use the same process for additional proxy nodes, such as HTTP proxies.