How to Add a Password to a .Bat File

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Have you ever wanted to add password protection to a windows batch script? Read on to find out how.

Steps

  1. Add a Password to a .Bat File Step 1.jpg
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    Open notepad by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Notepad. Vista and 7 users can just type "notepad", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter
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    Copy the following code:
 :A echo enter password to activate programme set/p "pass=>" if NOT %pass%== passwordhere goto :FAIL


Add a Password to a .Bat File Step 2.jpg
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    At the end of your program, you need to add:
 :FAIL echo Invalid password goto :end  :end


Add a Password to a .Bat File Step 3.jpg

Tips

  • Change "passwordhere" to the password of your choice.
  • If you are not sure how to create good .bat files see some of my other articles to find out how to make some .bat programmes

Warnings

  • This is a very basic password code. Anyone with knowledge of .bat files will still be able to access it.

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