How to Encrypt connection string in ASP.NET CORE.

Question

i want to encrypt database connection string in asp.net core. i know in MVC 5 but not in asp.net core so please tell me. Thank u.

Rajneesh Chaubey · Answer

Hi, I strongly recommend you to visit this: http://www.fiyazhasan.me/dont-share-your-secrets-asp-net-core-secret-manager-tool/ Also take a look at this: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/encrypt-and-decrypt-connectionstring-in-web-config-file/ It would be of great help to you.

Rajesh Gami · Answer

Hi ... Thank u so much Rajneeshji.. also thank u Nanddeep Nachan you are also right. Hello Rajesh, Got your point. In this case, we can use plain C# code for Encryption, decryption: Example as below: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/encrypt-and-decrypt-a-string-in-asp-net1 In web.config, we will store encrypted string before hand. In the code, use decrypt function on value read from web.config. Please let me know, in case of any confusions Thanks a lot sir

Rajesh Gami · Answer

hi thanx for answer Nanddeepji but your link useful for only MVC not in ASP.NET CORE. because in asp.net core does not available web.config file. Thanx

Nanddeep Nachan · Answer

Here is an C# Corner article about it: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/encrypt-and-decrypt-connectionstring-in-web-config-file/

Rajneesh Chaubey · Answer

Exactly, You got the point.

Nanddeep Nachan · Answer

Hello Rajesh, Got your point. In this case, we can use plain C# code for Encryption, decryption: Example as below: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/encrypt-and-decrypt-a-string-in-asp-net1 In web.config, we will store encrypted string before hand. In the code, use decrypt function on value read from web.config. Please let me know, in case of any confusions