# Repository password encryption

EA Infoport now offers the ability to encrypt passwords in the repository.

Settings:

1\) Configuration Manager >Encryption Key > generate Encryption Key > save setup > restart EA Infoport

Attention!!! Deleting the key will result in data loss.

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2\) Portal Management >Management Repositories > select edit a specific repository > check the checkbox > Encrypt EAP and Connection String credentials.

3\) After saving the settings, a restart of EA Infoport is required.