Encrypting VCS passwords
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Encrypting VCS passwords

Use the vcsencrypt utility to encrypt passwords when editing the VCS configuration file main.cf to add VCS users.

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.

   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.