Macro encryptions

[aatalai]

Hi Community

Wanted to ask does anyone know how to encrypt a macro? By this, I mean a password for a user to look at the back end (workflow element) but can still insert it into any other workflows. I'm aware something like this is possible for apps; wanted to see if the same was available for macros.

Ta

[danilang]

Hi @aatalai 

Any workflow, analytic app or macro can be encrypted.  It is a one way process, meaning that once encrypted it only be run, not unencrypted. Make sure you have a backup before encrypting.

Dan

[aatalai]

@danilang is there a way of updating a workflow once encrypted?

Also is it these steps I need to follow?

https://help.alteryx.com/2019.3/ModuleEncryption.htm#:~:text=Encryption%20from%20the%20menu,list%20o....

or do you have another link?

[danilang]

Hi @aatalai 

Encryption is one-way.  That's why you need to make a copy of the workflow before encrypting.  If you need to make changes, start from a copy of the backup that you made before, make your changes, and copy the changed version before encrypting again.

The link is for 2019.3.  There might be slight changes if you're on a newer version, but the concept is the same.

Dan

[aatalai]

@danilang do you know where I can find a link for 2023 or more recent?

[danilang · Accepted solution]

@aatalai 

Here's the equivalent for 2023.1 https://help.alteryx.com/20231/en/designer/workflows/workflow-management/lock-your-workflow.html#loc...

Replace the 20231 in the URL with 20232 for the 2023.2 help or current for 2024.1

Dan  

[aatalai]

Thanks