Vault is a repository that keeps confidential information at a secure location. Vault provides a robust security level, by adding more security while saving and accessing the classified data. Instead of storing information as a plain text, Vault is used to securely save and fetch data in an encrypted form. The following domains use Vault:
- DB Info
- Custom Plugins
- Consumers
- Put Content Variables
To create a Vault and define its custom keys to store and fetch passwords:
- Go to Develop > Services > Security > Vault.
- Click Create New.
Type the name and description of the new Vault.
By default, Vault Alias name will be same as that of the Vault Name. You can change Vault Alias before you hit Save. Once saved, you cannot modify the field.
Type a key and its value. By default a key with the user's login credentials is populated by default. You can replace them with new values.
Click Add to add a new Parameter.
- Click
to view the hidden values. Click 
to mask the pasword. To delete a parameter parameter, click 
in front of it.
- Expand Advanced Properties to change the project and owner of this vault. Also provide permission of Read, Write, and Execute to Owner, Group, and Others. Click here for more information on how permissions work.
- Click Save.
Once you create a vault, click here to use it to secure your confidential information.
- Click the valult name or, Click
next to the Vault you wish to edit, and select Edit.
- You can edit the information in the window that appears. Note that you cannot rename Alias once it is created. Other details that cannot be modified are 'Creation Date', 'Modified Date' and, 'Last Modified by'.
- Click next to the Vault you wish to view.
Click 'View'. A new window will open up with information about the vault.
- Click next to the desired Vault and select 'Check in'
- Add a comment (optional) in the window that appears and click 'Commit'
- A status window appears notifying the checkin status and revision number where the particular vault activity is checked in. Cick OK.
