Encrypt and Decrypt Web.config Using aspnet

Using aspnet_regiis.exe tool to Encrypt and Decrypt Web.config Sections

Locate the Framework Folder in the IIS Server, Ex: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework{xx}\ v4.0.xxxxx OR v2.0.xxxxx.
Run the command prompt as Administrator Access,

Note. This tool (aspnet_regiis.exe) is typically found in the .NET Framework directory:

Commands to Execute

To Encrypt Section

> aspnet_regiis.exe -pef “<Section Name>” “<Physical Path located the Config File>”

To Decrypt Section

> aspnet_regiis.exe -pdf “<Section Name>” “<Physical Path located the Config File>”

Note

Encrypt or Decrypt Configuration Sections

Example: aspnet_regiis -pef "appSettings" "C:\MyApp"

Example: aspnet_regiis -pdf " appSettings" "C:\MyApp"