VAULT Store credential function

The VAULT Store credential function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Vault functionality to store a credential.

For a full list of available functions, please read VAULT functions.


Description

The Store credential function stores a credential in the vault with one or more secret fields. Credentials are encrypted locally and never synced to the server.


Setting it up

To use the Store credential function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=vault-set}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the Store credential function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the VAULT Store credential option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
NameYesText-The name for the credential
UsernameNoText-The username to store
PasswordNoText-The password to store
API KeyNoText-The API key to store
TokenNoText-The token to store
Connection StringNoText-The connection string to store

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Encryption failedThe credential could not be encrypted

Tips

  • Credentials are encrypted locally and never synced to the server
  • Store credentials in the vault instead of hardcoding them in process variables

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