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-===== [[playdnis]] Username =====+===== [[username]] Username =====
If you do not specify username on [[ui_login#session_settings|Login dialog]], WinSCP will prompt you once it needs it for authentication. If you do not specify username on [[ui_login#session_settings|Login dialog]], WinSCP will prompt you once it needs it for authentication.
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-===== [[kibuletejmek_123]] Password =====+===== [[password]] Password =====
If you are using password authentication, you can enter your password directly on [[ui_login#session_settings|Login dialog]]. Otherwise, WinSCP will prompt you once a server asks for it. You will be prompted again if you enter invalid password. Also note that most of the servers will "prompt" for a password when you use invalid username, not to allow an attacker to learn if the particular account exists. If you are using password authentication, you can enter your password directly on [[ui_login#session_settings|Login dialog]]. Otherwise, WinSCP will prompt you once a server asks for it. You will be prompted again if you enter invalid password. Also note that most of the servers will "prompt" for a password when you use invalid username, not to allow an attacker to learn if the particular account exists.
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 +===== [[lock]] Lock icon =====
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 +A gold lock icon indicates an encrypted connection. A gray lock icon is used for unencrypted connections.

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