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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Encrypting Passwords

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

Use the Enterprise Manager encryption tool when a configuration value in OpCon requires an encrypted password.

To encrypt a password, complete the following steps:

  1. Log in to the Enterprise Manager
  2. Use menu path: EnterpriseManager > Password Update > Password Encryption Tool. The Password encryption tool dialog displays
  3. (Optional) Select Visible to make the password characters visible
  4. Enter the password in the Password field
  5. Select Encrypt
  6. Select Copy to clipboard to copy the encrypted password
  7. Select Close
  8. Paste the encrypted password to the desired location

FAQs​

Q: How many steps does the Encrypting Passwords procedure involve?

The Encrypting Passwords procedure involves 8 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.

Glossary​

Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.

OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.