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I am having trouble encrypting a connection string in app.config. I have code that will protect the connectionStrings section of app.config, but the password is still displayed in plain text.
I need to encrypt the connection string in so it is not in plain text when deployed. I see similiar questions on SO for web.config, but not app.config.
Have a look at This Article it has some very useful examples. You’re basically looking for
System.Configuration.SectionInformation.ProtectSectionto help you out here.Also have a peek at Implementing Protected Configuration