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📂 Secrets: Password-protected content

Overview​

Secrets for Jira: Password-Protected Content and Secrets for Confluence: Password-Protected Content let users store sensitive information ("secrets") in Jira work items or Confluence pages. Each secret is protected by a password, so only authorized users can access it.

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Security and access​

  • Secure storage: Secrets are stored in encrypted format. See Forge Encrypted Storage.
  • Password protection: Each secret requires a password. Users must enter the correct password to unlock and view content.
  • User access control: Secrets are accessible only to the user who unlocked them.

How to add a secret​

Before you begin, open the Jira work item or Confluence page where you want to store the secret.

  1. Navigate to the target Jira work item.
  2. Open the Secrets panel.
  3. Select Add secret.
  4. Fill in the required fields, including title and password.
  5. Enter the secret content and save.

How to unlock a secret​

  1. Open the secret in the work item or page.
  2. Select Unlock.
  3. Enter the correct password on the unlock screen.

Expected result: The secret content becomes visible.

How to manage an unlocked secret​

After a secret is unlocked, you can:

  • View the secret content.
  • Edit the content.
  • Change the password.
  • Delete the secret if no longer needed.

Support​

For further assistance, please contact our support team or visit our online help center.