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# Use the Unprotect component

# Use the Unprotect component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Decrypt an encrypted string using the Unprotect component in the RPA Desktop Design Studio. You can use the component on strings encrypted by the
ProtectData or any other application as part of a Workflow. The Unprotect
component returns the decrypted string or data.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Unprotect component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the DPAPI components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/41_weeOqtbKArHuZR4ALfw "Learn about the properties of the DPAPI components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to SecurityDPAPI.
2. Drag the Unprotect component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Unprotect component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (EncryptedText) | Passes the encrypted string from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (Optional Entropy) | If the string is protected by entropy, you need to enter the entropy details to enable the component to access the data. Passes the entropy details from a previously executed component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
   | Data In (Scope) | Passes the scope of protection from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (String) | Returns the decrypted string. | Yes To view the output, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Passes the control from a from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Passes the control to the next component. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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