# Creating Enrypted Passwords

Saving passwords in encrypted format is recommended. Use the **omxprops** to do this action.

#### To encrypt a password:

Use the following command:

```
# java -jar /opt/gls/clarity/tools/propertytool/omxprops-ConfigTool.jar encryptPassword <password>
```

This command returns a text string resembling the following example:

```
RqHL5XpY0NStVRjd+BngRQ==  
```

#### To set an encrypted password:

Set the password by enclosing the text string in the **ENC()** wrapper.

Consider the following examples:

* When setting an encrypted password in a configuration file:\\

  ```
  rabbitmq.password=ENC(RqHL5XpY0NStVRjd+BngRQ==)
  ```
* When using the property tool to set an encrypted password:\\

  ```
  # java -jar /opt/gls/clarity/tools/propertytool/omxprops-ConfigTool.jar set -y ftp.password 'ENC(RqHL5XpY0NStVRjd+BngRQ==)'
   
  ```
* Using ENC() is not needed when setting the password in Automation Worker:\\

  ```
  informaticsClientTarget.sftpPassword=RqHL5XpY0NStVRjd+BngRQ==
  ```