Encrypting the password in the properties file
To enhance security and safeguard sensitive information, encrypt the password stored in the properties file adding a layer of protection to the data.
About this task
To encrypt passwords in the properties file, complete the following steps:
Procedure
- In the Link installation directory, locate the encrypt_password.sh script.
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Open the properties file and use the following syntax to encrypt the
password:
<Field Name>=plain:<TEXT/PASSWORD>Note: For the strings to be encrypted, add the prefix plain:.Example:
password=plain:password -
Run the encryption script ./encrypt_password.sh <Properties File
Path>.
Note: Replace <Properties File Path> with the absolute path to the properties file you want to encrypt the password in.
For example, if the properties file is available at /opt/hipmodules/journey.properties, the command would be as follows:
./encrypt_password.sh /opt/hipmodules/journey.properties -
After executing the script, open the properties file. You will see that the
encrypted string, or text, has the prefix
encrypted. For example:
password=encrypted<Encrypted Sting> - Restart Link.