Securing a password in source code?

Asked 2010-11-11T14:07:46.947

I have a password in my code which is needed to connect to a sftp server. Whats the best way to "obfuscate" or hide it in the code?

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c# security password-protection

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Don't save your password in the source code.

There is no good way.

All you can do is use a smart algorithm to encrypt the password.

An experienced reverse engineer would manage to crack it.

answered 2010-11-11T14:13:28.637