Encrypting passwords in WinForms app.config, .NET

Question

I want to store a password in a config file but i would like it to be encrypted so that in the app it can be read, decrypted and used. What\'s the best way to encrypt a pass

Answer 1

You can use DpapiProtectedConfigurationProvider

See this links .

Encrypting .NET configuration files through code

Implementing Protected Configuration With Windows Apps

Encrypting Passwords in a .NET app.config File

Bye.

Answer 2

Encrypting Passwords in a .NET app.config File