Need to pass password values from Orchestrator to Workflow

[abhisde (Abhishek Deb)]

Hi All,

I have a basic issue here. I have a workflow that reads PDF file and uses screen relative to fetch a PO# from an invoice. I am invoking this workflow from a Attended Robot. However when I have published the workflow to the orchestrator the get password values have been wiped off. I want the password values to be fetched from Robot to my workflow while using the attended bot so that I can login into the system to load the invoices. Is there a way this can be achieved?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Abhishek

[msan (Michel SAN)]

Hi @abhisde,

If my understanding is correct, Orchestrator Asset Credentials in conjonction with GetCredential activity might be what you’re looking for.

Get Credential

[abhisde (Abhishek Deb)]

Hi msan,

Does this work for running the BOT in attended mode too. I am manually executing the process for reading PDFs. I will give this a try and update you with my findings.

Thanks a lot.

[msan (Michel SAN)]

Hi @abhisde

It should work on attended mode as long as your robot can reach your Orchestrator. You might find useful to read How to protect passwords and ids? for a broader view about password management.

How to protect passwords and ids?

Hi, Assume I have 50 ids and passwords. I need these ids and passwords to login to a web portal. What is the best practice to securely protect these ids and passwords and where do I store these. Also only the admin/concerned person should be allowed to change this password or id. I thought of storing the ids and password in an excel file, but then its not a secured method… can somebody suggest a better alternative.