[RESOLVED] [2.0][2005] Encrypting password in XML Config file

Hi,

I'm looking to store a password which is used when connecting to a default ftp site via my app in an XML config file. I need to be able to retrieve this each time the program in loaded.

I was wondering what the best way was to do this? I know that hashing encryption techniques are only one way and not suitable for the purpose. If using someting like a Symetric or Asymetric password i require a key which i presume would have to be hard coded into the application.

Is there a better way of doing this or will the latter method i suggested be the advised solution?

Many thanks in advance.

Grant

After 135 posts you really should know to specify your version. If you're using 2.0 then encryption support for config files is built-in.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...AGHT000006.asp

It's aimed at ASP.NET but it can be used for Windows Forms apps too. You just have to use the -pef switch when invoking aspnet_regiis. The bit about Web Farms is what you apply to your installations.

Slight oversight on my part. consider my topic changed to include versions etc :)

Thanks for the link. I'll look over it now.

Cheers,
Grant

Jmcilhinney,

Thanks for that link, its got me heading in the correct direction. I've now read that and found a new link:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/89211k9b.aspx

This link suggests using the Configuration class objects to change setting with in a config file.
I forgot to mention in my first post that i am not using the app.config file to store these variables, but one that i have created my self 'DHFconfig.config'. What i can't seem to figure out from these links is if it is possible to encrypt information in a custom config file as apposed to the App.config or Machine.config file using the configuration code.

Any further assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Grant