Creating parameters

See how to create parameters in IBM RPA Control Center to use with your bots.

About this task

This procedure describes how to create parameters in IBM RPA Control Center. Parameters are super global variables that any script from the environment can reference to get its text value.

Parameters are not meant for sensitive data such as credentials, bank account information, and others because parameters are not encrypted, leaving this data vulnerable. If you are entering sensitive data into your scripts, use the IBM RPA Vault to store and encrypt your credentials to use them safely in your automations.

Before you begin

You must have permission to manage parameters to create parameters.

Procedure

To create a parameter follow these steps:

  1. Log in to IBM RPA Control Center.
  2. Click Scripts > Parameters tab.
  3. Click the New Parameter button.
  4. In Key field, enter a unique name to the parameter.
  5. In Value field, assign a value to the parameter. You can set any value to this parameter.
  6. Click Create.

What to do next

You can edit parameters by clicking the ellipsis button ⋮ for the parameter you want to edit and then clicking Edit in the Parameters interface.

To use parameters in your script, see Using parameters.