Encrypt/mask the password in windows batch file

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Currently I am working on EPM automation using java login programs.

I am directly used my user name,password,host details in windows bat file. because i need to schedule the batch.So i want to hide or encrypt the password in java or bat file.

Could you please tell me how to encrypt or mask the password in java and bat file.

What I have tried:

When i was given input using command prompt it displays asterisk.

But i need password encryption inside the batch file.

Posted 12-Nov-18 18:28pm

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Updated 13-Nov-18 4:59am

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2018-11-12T22:01:00

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You should not store passwords in the code or in a batch file, and you should not use encryption on passwords. See Secure Password Authentication Explained Simply[^].

Posted 12-Nov-18 22:01pm

Richard MacCutchan

Aydin Homay · Answer 2 · 2018-11-13T05:00:00

Hi,
As far as I know there is no solution that allows you to secure your password in batch file. However, there is always at least one trick. For example in this case you can use some software to convert your batch file to exe this will make your source code secure out of box. I am sure if you google you will find a lot of different options.
The other way is more complicated but possible, user shell instead of batch file and relay on windows authentication.

To get some hints see the below link as well:
Secure use of passwords in batch files? - Microsoft Windows - Neowin[^]

Cheers,
AH