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srandall's avatar
srandall
Contributor
8 years ago

Is anyone having problems with password retaining when connecting to a database?

When I set up a data source, when I uncheck the 'Blank Password' box so I can provide a password, enter my password and check my connection, I can connect just fine. However, the box is re-checked on...
  • srandall's avatar
    srandall
    8 years ago

    For anyone else who has experienced this issue, SmartBear was finally able to help me resolve my issue.

     

    While you are setting up your database, select the 'All' tab and change 'Persist Security Info' to True.

     

    Changing this value will allow you to retain your selections:

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AlexKaras
Champion Level 3
8 years ago

Hi,

 

Not sure I got the problem...

More details with more exact steps to reproduce and, maybe, screenshot(s) and code snippets would definitely help.

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    tristaanogre
    Esteemed Contributor
    8 years ago

    Just closing out of the screen is usually not sufficient to save settings.  Double check that you've hit "OK" and "Save" at all points in the process.  Personally, I've not run into the problem.