Encrypting VCS passwords


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

Note:

Do not use the vcsencrypt utility when you enter passwords from the Java console.

To encrypt a password

Run the utility from the command line.
```
# vcsencrypt -vcs
				
```
The utility prompts you to enter the password twice. Enter the password and press Return.
```
 Enter Password:
 Enter Again:
```
The utility encrypts the password and displays the encrypted password. Use this password to edit the VCS configuration file main.cf.

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