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Embedding the database credentials in the URL should not be used when the database server is accessible from the internet. When the URL contains credentials the complete URL is encrypted in the shortcut file (.sh/.desktop/.lnk). This requires a build > 87619. The shortcut can be transferred to other desktops or other users without asking the (other) users for database credentials. One can also encrypt the complete database connection string through the F12 option → S-clipboard → encrypt password. In that case, use the encrypted connection string but add the @ sign before it. Note that at anytime, both encrypted and unencrypted passwords can be entered, where it is recommended to share encrypted passwords only.
Examples of possible database URLs:
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