Private Connection Profile - Enter Username and Password

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In this article we provide the steps and an example of setting the Username and Password on a Private Connection Profile in WebReports.

Why Set the Username & Password for Private Connections?

You need to set the Username and Password for private connections to set up authentication for the connection. When a connection is marked private, only the Server, Instance, Port and Database information are established when creating the connection profile. The username and password must be set by the specific user.

Where Do You Set the User/Password for Private Connections?

The username and password for a private connection profile can be set by clicking on the Reports tab and then Private Connection.

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Steps to Set the Username and Password for a Private Connection.

1. Click on the Reports tab of the Web Reports navigation bar, then select Private Connection.

2. Select your connection and click the Set Connection button.

3. Enter your Username and Password for the connection profile.

4. Click the Save icon.

5. Click Test Connection to verify the information was correct.