[Feature Request] Use the operating systems credential manager #904

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:33:07+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:33:07 +02:00

Originally created by @VasilisThePikachu on 2/28/2024

Explain in detail what your suggested feature would be used for.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/accessing-credential-manager-1b5c916a-6a16-889f-8581-fc16e8165ac0

I don't need a security expert to explain that saving the user password in plain text is a terrible idea. You never know when the user may get their password leaked out cause they had a credential grabber on their operating system. Or if someone sends their database file to someone thinking they are getting troubleshooting.

The easiest fix for this is using the operating systems credential manager.

Describe how it would look if it requires a UI.
Remove the "encrypt password" tick in advanced settings. And use this by default ALWAYS

Explain why people would want to use it.
Storing passwords in plain text is bad. Also, you don't have a security section so here I am.

*Originally created by @VasilisThePikachu on 2/28/2024* **Explain in detail what your suggested feature would be used for.** https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/accessing-credential-manager-1b5c916a-6a16-889f-8581-fc16e8165ac0 I don't need a security expert to explain that saving the user password in plain text is a *terrible idea.* You never know when the user may get their password leaked out cause they had a credential grabber on their operating system. Or if someone sends their database file to someone thinking they are getting troubleshooting. The easiest fix for this is using the operating systems credential manager. **Describe how it would look if it requires a UI.** Remove the "encrypt password" tick in advanced settings. And use this by default ALWAYS **Explain why people would want to use it.** Storing passwords in plain text is bad. Also, you don't have a security section so here I am.

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Reference: github/VRCX#904