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# Use the SecureStringEncode component

# Use the SecureStringEncode component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Encode a string to secure it by using the Secure String Encode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Secure String Encode 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 Secure String Encode component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, 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. In the Secure String Encode component, enter the string that you want to encode in the Text field or pass the string through the Data In port.
5. Connect the data and control ports of the Secure String Encode component to the corresponding ports of the other components.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Text) | Passes the string that you want to encode from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out | Returns the encoded, secure string. | Yes |
   | Control In | Passes the control from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Passes the control to the next component. | No |
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6. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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