Saving credentials in console mode

You can store credentials for repositories that require authentication.

Before you begin

You must have a repository that requires authentication. To add a repository in console mode, see Setting repository preferences in console mode.

About this task

For more information about saving credentials in Installation Manager, see Storing credentials in a key ring file.
Important: If you share an instance of Installation Manager with other users, see Saving credentials in a key ring file when you share an instance of Installation Manager.
A selected option is indicated by an X in brackets: [X]. Options that are not selected are indicated by empty brackets: [ ]. You can press Enter to select the default entry or select a different command. For example, [N] indicates that the default selection is N for the Next command.

Procedure

The following steps described how to save credentials when prompted:

  1. Enter P: Provide credentials and connect.
  2. Enter user_name and press Enter.
  3. Enter password and press Enter.
  4. Optional: Enter 1 to save the password.
  5. Enter O: Ok.

    Installation Manager accesses the repository with the provided credentials. The time needed to access the repository might delay the return of the console mode prompt after you save credentials.