Encrypt Passwords

Micro Focus recommends that you encrypt all passwords that you enter into a configuration file.

NOTE: The AES encryption method has been hardened in version 12.9.0 and later. Micro Focus strongly recommends that you reencrypt all passwords in configuration files by using the updated tool.

The older AES encryption format and basic encryption methods are now deprecated. Passwords that you have encrypted with older versions continue to work, but IDOL Community Component logs a warning. Support for these older encryption methods will be removed in future.

Create a Key File

A key file is required to use AES encryption. You can use this key file for password encryption, and you can use it in the SecurityInfoKeys configuration parameter to encrypt and decrypt IDOL Server security information.

CAUTION: To keep your passwords secure, you must protect the key file. Set the permissions on the key file so that only authorized users and processes can read it. IDOL Community Component must be able to read the key file to decrypt passwords, so do not move or rename it.

Encrypt a Password

The following procedure describes how to encrypt a password.

Decrypt a Password

The following procedure describes how to decrypt a password.