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# Use the EncryptString component

# Use the EncryptString component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Encrypt a string by providing the encryption key with the EncryptString component in
the RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Encrypt String component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Encryption components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jas8Pd1~LgWtL~ygoNaW6A "Learn about the properties of the Encryption components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to SecurityEncryption.
2. Drag the Encrypt String 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 Encrypt String 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 (Text) | Passes the string that you want to encrypt from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (EncryptionKey) | Passes the encryption key from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out | Returns the encrypted string. | No. Connecting the port is optional. 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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