# Encrypting a password

Perform the following steps on the machine with the Pentaho Server to create an encrypted password.

1. [Stop the server](/install/9.3-install/pentaho-configuration/tasks-to-be-performed-by-an-it-administrator/configure-the-pentaho-server/start-and-stop-the-pentaho-server-for-configuration.md).
2. At the command line, navigate to the `server/pentaho-server` directory.
3. Run the `encr.bat` command for Windows or the `encr.sh` command for Linux as shown in the example below:

   ```
   encr -kettle <password>
   ```

   An encrypted password is created and displays in the console window.

   **Note:** You must have a JRE or JDK installed to run this command.
4. [Restart the server](/install/9.3-install/pentaho-configuration/tasks-to-be-performed-by-an-it-administrator/configure-the-pentaho-server/start-and-stop-the-pentaho-server-for-configuration.md) and verify that the password is now using encrypted values.


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