Passwords preferences

You can store passwords to a file so that you do not have to enter them every time you want to connect to resources.

Passwords used by the IBM® MQ Explorer to connect to resources (for example: opening TLS stores or connecting to queue managers), can be stored in a file. The password file can be stored locally, to a remote device, or to a removable device.

To open the Passwords preference panel:

  1. Click Window > Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Expand MQ Explorer.
  3. Select Passwords to display the Passwords panel.
Item Description
Do not save passwords Passwords are not stored to a file. This is the default value.
Save passwords to file Passwords are saved to the file you specify. Select Save passwords to file and click Browse to select a location for the encrypted password file
Use default key You must use a key to open a password store. This is the default value.
User defined key You must use a key to open a password store. Select User defined key then click Change to enter your password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters.