Setting the value for jsf InputSecret during page load from the managed bean

Question

I am creating a database setting jsf page which shows the value from the properties file during the page load. The users then updates the page and press submit and the valu

Answer 1

The <h:inputSecret> indeed doesn't redisplay passwords by default due to security reasons. You can however turn it on by setting redisplay="true".

<h:inputSecret value="#{bean.password}" redisplay="true" />

See also its TLD document:

redisplay

Flag indicating that any existing value in this field should be rendered when the form is created. Because this is a potential security risk, password values are not displayed by default.

Answer 2

Update:

I Apologize :

The only thing needed to add is redisplay="true" as password is not diplayed for security reason

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