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Since GeoNetwork 4.0.4, passwords stored in the database for the mail server, harvesters, etc. are encrypted with [Jasypt](https://www.jasypt.org/).

By default, a random encryption password is generated when GeoNetwork is started, if it is not already defined, and it is stored in the data directory **`data/config/encryptor/encryptor.properties`**.
By default, a random encryption password is generated when GeoNetwork is started, if it is not already defined, and it is stored in the data directory **`data/config/encryptor.properties`**.

=== "Application data directory"

If you are using the application data direcotry, the encryption password is stored in the file **`/geonetwork/WEB-INF/data/config/encryptor/encryptor.properties`**.
If you are using the application data direcotry, the encryption password is stored in the file **`/geonetwork/WEB-INF/data/config/encryptor.properties`**.

!!! warning

This **`encryptor.propertie`** file **must be copied** to the new installation when upgrading the application; otherwise, it will not be possible to decrypt the existing passwords stored in the database.

=== "External data directory"

If you have set the location of the data directory outside of the application, the file will be stored in this external location at **`data/config/encryptor/encryptor.properties`**
If you have set the location of the data directory outside of the application, the file will be stored in this external location at **`data/config/encryptor.properties`**

Read more at [Customizing the data directory](../../install-guide/customizing-data-directory.md).

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