How to Create a Password or an Encrypted Field in System Configuration in magento2 - Magento source24

 

Hello magento friends todays in this blog post im share with you to How to Create a Password or an Encrypted Field in System Configuration in magento2. In Magento 2, you can create a password or an encrypted field in the system configuration using the Configuration API. This allows you to securely store sensitive information like API keys, passwords, or other confidential data. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

➤ Create a New Module (if not already created):

If you haven't already created a custom module for your Magento installation, you should start by creating one.

➤ Define System Configuration Fields:

In your custom module, navigate to the etc/adminhtml/system.xml file. This is where you'll define your system configuration fields.

➤ Create the Configuration Source Model:

In your module, create a source model that handles encryption and decryption of the field value. Create a file at Model/System/Config/Source/EncryptedField.php.

➤ Utilize the Encrypted Field in the Configuration:

In your system.xml, update the field definition to use your custom source model:

➤ Clear Cache:

After making these changes, clear the Magento cache to ensure that the system configuration is updated.

➤ Use the Encrypted Value:

Whenever you need to use the encrypted value in your code, you can retrieve it using the Magento Configuration API.

Remember to replace "Vendor" and "Module" with your actual module namespace and name. This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of Magento 2 module development. Always follow best practices for security and data handling when dealing with sensitive information.