Passwords preferences

We can store passwords to a file so that we do not have to enter them every time we want to connect to resources.

Passwords used by the IBM MQ Explorer to connect to resources (for example: opening TLS stores or connecting to queue managers), can be stored in a file. The password file can be stored locally, to a remote device, or to a removable device.

To open the Passwords preference panel:

  1. Click Window > Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Expand MQ Explorer.
  3. Select Passwords to display the Passwords panel.

Item Description
Do not save passwords Passwords are not stored to a file. This is the default value.
Save passwords to file Passwords are saved to the file you specify. Select Save passwords to file and click Browse to select a location for the encrypted password file
Use default key We must use a key to open a password store. This is the default value.
User defined key We must use a key to open a password store. Select User defined key then click Change to enter your password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters.
Parent topic: Configure a default security exit Parent topic: Preferences for IBM MQ Explorer


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