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Encrypting Passwords

Use the vcsencrypt utility to encrypt passwords when editing the VCS configuration file main.cf to add VCS users or when configuring agents that require user passwords.


Note   Note    Do not use the vcsencrypt utility when entering passwords from a configuration wizard or from the Java and Web consoles.

  To encrypt a password

  1. Run the utility from the command line.

    To encrypt a password for an agent configuration:


    vcsencrypt -agent

    To encrypt a VCS user password:


    vcsencrypt -vcs
  2. The utility prompts you to enter the password twice. Enter the password and press Return.
    # Enter New Password:
    # Enter Again:
  3. The utility encrypts the password and displays the encrypted password. Use the displayed password to edit the VCS configuration file main.cf.
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