# set-opendb-password command

The set-opendb-password command sets
or removes an encrypted password on an OpenDB host. Passwords are
saved in attribute 3 of the hosts file.

## Syntax

```
set-opendb-password hostname
```

## Parameter(s)

| hostname | Specifies the OpenDB host on which to set or remove the password. |
| --- | --- |
Running this command invokes prompts to type and confirm
the password. If the confirmed password does not match the first entry,
you will be prompted to try again.

To remove a password from
an OpenDB host, press RETURN at the Password: prompt
and then press Y at the Remove Password?
(Y/N) prompt.

## Example(s)

The example below illustrates
setting a password on the `myhost.sqlserver` OpenDB
host. Note that the asterisks (*) in this example
are for illustrative purposes and do not actually display on the screen.

```
set-opendb-password myhost.sqlserver
Password: ****
Confirm: ****
```
The example below illustrates removing a password from
the myhost.sqlserver OpenDB host. Note that when
prompted for a password, pressing ENTER removes the current password.

```
set-opendb-password myhost.sqlserver
Password:
Remove Password? (Y/N) Y
```

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Source: https://d3codex.com/tcl/set-opendb-password-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.