Script that prompts for password and then uses as variable

Following the great examples here, I have created a DOS batch file that can connect to one server, download files, disconnect from that server, reconnect to another server, downloads files, etc... In total I do the same thing to about 6 servers. This scripting is a huge advantage to me and makes me a little more productive. The initial call is scripted like this (test_call.bat):

For each of the servers that I am connecting to and downloading the files for, I use the same username and password. So, yes, in the solution as it stands now I must type in the password each time the script changes servers. See something close to C:\auto_ftp.txt below.
And so forth. For security reasons, I do not want to put the password into the C:\auto_ftp.txt file. Is there a way to have test_call.bat prompt me for the password, store that as a variable, and then C:\auto_ftp.txt can use the variable for the password?

Thanks for your time.

Okay, I tried something, and it is giving me some good results, but I'm not quite where I want to be yet. I modified my calling script like so:
And then, in C:\auto_ftp.txt I changed all the logins to use the following
However, the issue that I have is that this password is being typed in clear text when the user enters it. Is there another way of doing this, or of a way to have the window mask the typing?

Thanks.

I apologize, but I've fixed my script after reading this URL:
https://www.itprotoday.com/it-security/scripting-password-prompts