diff --git a/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD.py b/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD.py
index 4e3009774..9ab654644 100644
--- a/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD.py
+++ b/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 @node_preflight
 def preflight():
-    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")
+    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
 
     if api_key is None:
         raise KeyError(
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ def FLOJOY_CLOUD_DOWNLOAD(
         The downloaded DataContainer will be returned as it is.
     """
 
-    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")
+    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
 
     if api_key is None:
         raise KeyError(
diff --git a/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD.py b/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD.py
index a1d676b3c..7c0d7f0c5 100644
--- a/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD.py
+++ b/blocks/ETL/LOAD/CLOUD_DATABASE/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD/FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
 @node_preflight
 def preflight():
-    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")
+    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
 
     if api_key is None:
         raise KeyError(
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ def FLOJOY_CLOUD_UPLOAD(
         The input DataContainer will be returned as it is.
     """
 
-    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")
+    api_key = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
 
     if api_key is None:
         raise KeyError(
diff --git a/captain/routes/cloud.py b/captain/routes/cloud.py
index bf0dfcbab..e7728d268 100644
--- a/captain/routes/cloud.py
+++ b/captain/routes/cloud.py
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 import json
 
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Response
-from flojoy_cloud.client import FlojoyCloud
 from flojoy.env_var import get_env_var
+from flojoy_cloud.client import FlojoyCloud
 
 router = APIRouter(tags=["cloud"])
 
@@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ async def get_cloud_projects():
     """
     Get all projects from the Flojoy Cloud.
     """
-    workspace_secret = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")
+    workspace_secret = get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
     if workspace_secret is None:
         return Response(status_code=401, content=json.dumps([]))
 
-    cloud = FlojoyCloud(workspace_secret=get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY"))
+    cloud = FlojoyCloud(workspace_secret=workspace_secret)
 
     projects = cloud.get_all_projects(
         ""
diff --git a/captain/utils/test_sequencer/run_test_sequence.py b/captain/utils/test_sequencer/run_test_sequence.py
index 17a705fc2..abd1b4c1f 100644
--- a/captain/utils/test_sequencer/run_test_sequence.py
+++ b/captain/utils/test_sequencer/run_test_sequence.py
@@ -300,7 +300,9 @@ def _case_test_upload(node: TestNode, hardware_id: str, project_id: str) -> Extr
     if node.completion_time is None:
         raise Exception(f"{node.id}: Can't upload a test that wasn't run")
     if node.export_to_cloud:
-        cloud = FlojoyCloud(workspace_secret=get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY"))
+        cloud = FlojoyCloud(
+            workspace_secret=get_env_var("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
+        )
 
         def reverse_id(test_name) -> str:
             tests = cloud.get_all_tests_by_project_id(project_id)
diff --git a/playwright-test/10_env_modal.spec.ts b/playwright-test/10_env_modal.spec.ts
index 466e913b1..b1c4d168d 100644
--- a/playwright-test/10_env_modal.spec.ts
+++ b/playwright-test/10_env_modal.spec.ts
@@ -58,8 +58,10 @@ test.describe("Environment modal", () => {
     await window.getByTestId(Selectors.flojoyCloudApiSubmit).click();
 
     try {
-      // Expect "FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY" to be listed in the modal
-      await expect(window.getByText("FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY")).toBeVisible({
+      // Expect "FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET" to be listed in the modal
+      await expect(
+        window.getByText("FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET"),
+      ).toBeVisible({
         timeout: 20000,
       });
     } catch (error) {
diff --git a/src/renderer/index.tsx b/src/renderer/index.tsx
index 4cb5e8dfb..d1a86bd4a 100644
--- a/src/renderer/index.tsx
+++ b/src/renderer/index.tsx
@@ -14,8 +14,10 @@ import { HashRouter } from "react-router-dom";
 import { AuthContextProvider } from "./context/auth.context";
 import { ThemeProvider } from "./providers/theme-provider";
 import { TestSequencerWSProvider } from "./context/testSequencerWS.context";
+import { QueryClient, QueryClientProvider } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 
 const root = createRoot(document.getElementById("root") as HTMLElement);
+const queryClient = new QueryClient();
 
 function fallbackRender({ error, resetErrorBoundary }) {
   return <ErrorPage error={error} resetErrorBoundary={resetErrorBoundary} />;
@@ -26,11 +28,13 @@ root.render(
   <HashRouter>
     <ErrorBoundary fallbackRender={fallbackRender}>
       <ThemeProvider defaultTheme="dark" storageKey="vite-ui-theme">
-        <AuthContextProvider>
-          <TestSequencerWSProvider>
-            <App />
-          </TestSequencerWSProvider>
-        </AuthContextProvider>
+        <QueryClientProvider client={queryClient}>
+          <AuthContextProvider>
+            <TestSequencerWSProvider>
+              <App />
+            </TestSequencerWSProvider>
+          </AuthContextProvider>
+        </QueryClientProvider>
       </ThemeProvider>
     </ErrorBoundary>
   </HashRouter>,
diff --git a/src/renderer/routes/flow_chart/views/env-var/EnvVarModal.tsx b/src/renderer/routes/flow_chart/views/env-var/EnvVarModal.tsx
index 6bf7c3c24..030fb0353 100644
--- a/src/renderer/routes/flow_chart/views/env-var/EnvVarModal.tsx
+++ b/src/renderer/routes/flow_chart/views/env-var/EnvVarModal.tsx
@@ -100,23 +100,21 @@ const EnvVarModal = () => {
 
   const handleSetCloudKey = async () => {
     if (flojoyCloudKey === "") {
-      toast("Please enter your Flojoy Cloud API key");
+      toast("Please enter your Flojoy Cloud workspace secret");
       return;
     }
     const res = await postEnvironmentVariable({
-      key: "FLOJOY_CLOUD_KEY",
+      key: "FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET",
       value: flojoyCloudKey,
     });
     res.match(
       () => {
-        toast(
-          "Successfully set your Flojoy Cloud API key, let's stream some data to the cloud!",
-        );
+        toast("Successfully set your Flojoy Cloud workspace secret!");
         setFlojoyCloudKey("");
         fetchCredentials();
       },
       (e) => {
-        toast("Error adding your Flojoy Cloud API key", {
+        toast("Error adding your Flojoy Cloud workspace secret", {
           description: e.message,
         });
       },
@@ -140,7 +138,7 @@ const EnvVarModal = () => {
             target="_blank"
             className="text-sm underline"
           >
-            Get your Flojoy Cloud API key
+            Get your Flojoy Cloud workspace secret (in your workspace settings)
           </a>
           <div className="py-1" />
           <div className="flex w-full items-center space-x-2">
@@ -150,7 +148,7 @@ const EnvVarModal = () => {
               onChange={(e) => setFlojoyCloudKey(e.target.value)}
               className="bg-modal"
               data-testid="flojoy-cloud-api-input"
-              placeholder="Paste your Flojoy Cloud API key here :)"
+              placeholder="Paste your Flojoy Cloud workspace secret here :)"
             />
             <Button
               data-testid="flojoy-cloud-api-submit"
diff --git a/src/renderer/routes/test_sequencer_panel/components/CloudPanel.tsx b/src/renderer/routes/test_sequencer_panel/components/CloudPanel.tsx
index 8130a9eac..f5ff3aadb 100644
--- a/src/renderer/routes/test_sequencer_panel/components/CloudPanel.tsx
+++ b/src/renderer/routes/test_sequencer_panel/components/CloudPanel.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { useCallback, useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
 import { Input } from "@/renderer/components/ui/input";
 import { useTestSequencerState } from "@/renderer/hooks/useTestSequencerState";
 import LockableButton from "./lockable/LockedButtons";
@@ -14,38 +14,86 @@ import { Button } from "@/renderer/components/ui/button";
 import { useAppStore } from "@/renderer/stores/app";
 import { useShallow } from "zustand/react/shallow";
 import { testSequenceExportCloud } from "@/renderer/routes/test_sequencer_panel/models/models";
-import { Project, getCloudProjects } from "@/renderer/lib/api";
+import { getCloudProjects, getEnvironmentVariables } from "@/renderer/lib/api";
 import { toastQueryError } from "@/renderer/utils/report-error";
+import { useQuery, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
+import { Spinner } from "@/renderer/components/ui/spinner";
 
 export function CloudPanel() {
+  const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   const [hardwareId, setHardwareId] = useState("");
   const [projectId, setProjectId] = useState("");
   const { tree, setIsLocked } = useTestSequencerState();
   const { tSSendJsonMessage } = useTestSequencerWS();
-  const [projects, setProjects] = useState<Project[]>([]);
 
-  const { setIsEnvVarModalOpen } = useAppStore(
+  const envsQuery = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ["envs"],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const res = await getEnvironmentVariables();
+      return res.match(
+        (vars) => vars,
+        (e) => {
+          toastQueryError(e, "Failed to fetch environment variables");
+          return [];
+        },
+      );
+    },
+  });
+
+  const projectsQuery = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ["projects"],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      if (envsQuery.isSuccess) {
+        if (
+          envsQuery.data.some((c) => c.key === "FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET")
+        ) {
+          const res = await getCloudProjects();
+          return res.match(
+            (vars) => vars,
+            (e) => {
+              toastQueryError(e, "Failed to fetch cloud projects");
+              return [];
+            },
+          );
+        }
+      }
+      return [];
+    },
+    enabled: envsQuery.isSuccess,
+  });
+
+  const { isEnvVarModalOpen, setIsEnvVarModalOpen } = useAppStore(
     useShallow((state) => ({
+      isEnvVarModalOpen: state.isEnvVarModalOpen,
       setIsEnvVarModalOpen: state.setIsEnvVarModalOpen,
     })),
   );
 
+  useEffect(() => {
+    queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ["envs"] });
+    // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
+  }, [isEnvVarModalOpen]);
+
   const handleExport = () => {
-    setIsLocked(true);
     tSSendJsonMessage(testSequenceExportCloud(tree, hardwareId, projectId));
     setIsLocked(true);
   };
 
-  const fetchProjects = useCallback(async () => {
-    (await getCloudProjects()).match(
-      (p) => setProjects(p),
-      (e) => toastQueryError(e, "Failed to fetch projects from Flojoy Cloud"),
-    );
-  }, []);
+  if (!envsQuery.isSuccess || !projectsQuery.isSuccess) {
+    return <Spinner />;
+  }
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    fetchProjects();
-  }, [fetchProjects]);
+  const isCloudKeySet = envsQuery.data.some(
+    (c) => c.key === "FLOJOY_CLOUD_WORKSPACE_SECRET",
+  );
+
+  if (!isCloudKeySet) {
+    return (
+      <Button onClick={() => setIsEnvVarModalOpen(true)} className="w-full">
+        Connect to Flojoy Cloud
+      </Button>
+    );
+  }
 
   return (
     <div className="min-w-[240px] rounded-xl border border-gray-300 p-4 py-4 dark:border-gray-800">
@@ -75,24 +123,18 @@ export function CloudPanel() {
             <SelectValue placeholder={"Select a project..."} />
           </SelectTrigger>
           <SelectContent className="max-h-72">
-            {projects.length === 0 && (
+            {projectsQuery.data.length === 0 && (
               <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-2 p-2 text-sm">
                 <strong>No projects found</strong>
-                <p>Did you forget to set Flojoy Cloud API key?</p>
-                <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
-                  <Button
-                    onClick={() => setIsEnvVarModalOpen(true)}
-                    variant={"ghost"}
-                  >
-                    Set API Key
-                  </Button>
-                  <Button onClick={fetchProjects} variant={"ghost"}>
-                    Refresh project list
-                  </Button>
-                </div>
+                <Button
+                  onClick={() => projectsQuery.refetch()}
+                  variant={"ghost"}
+                >
+                  Refresh project list
+                </Button>
               </div>
             )}
-            {projects.map((option) => (
+            {projectsQuery.data.map((option) => (
               <SelectItem key={option.value} value={option.value}>
                 {option.label}
               </SelectItem>