Set macro password

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us on that matter!

Have you enabled the Allow password in variable option for the linked credential entry? All involved entries must have this option enabled.
https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/kb/troubleshooting-articles/unable-use-password-variable

There is no cmdlet available to set the password in this property. I can ask our developer team if they have a solution about this.

Best regards,

Hi

Thanks for the answer.

If I set the Macro passwort in the RDM the script is working without a problem. The problem is, to set the macro password via a powershell script.
We create alle entries with powershell scripts. The prefered solution is to use a linked credential entry, but I have no idea how.
The credentials for the session are not the same that are used in the macro.
As there are only variables for the entry, the parent and the folder I see no way to reference a total different credential entry.

I will try to use a custom field as a workaround.

CU,
Timo

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

You can use this command to set the password in the AfterConnectionTypingMacroPassword property.

Set-RDMSessionProperty -ID $entry.ID -Path 'Events' -Value '123456' -Property AfterConnectionTypingMacroPassword 

Let us know if that helps.

Best regards,

Hello,

If you want to use a different credential for the Events, you can use the Tools feature to link a credential entry and use the Tools variables instead of setting the password in the Macro password property.





Best regards,

Hi!

Thanks a lot!
Set-RDMSessionProperty works like a charme!
The solution via the tools feature I will try in the future.

CU,
Timo

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

That's good news it work as expected.

Best regards,

Hi! @Erica Poirier

If you want to use a different credential for the Events, you can use the Tools feature to link a credential entry and use the Tools variables instead of setting the password in the Macro password property.

I tested the tools approach and it does not work linke expected: If I use a linked valt entry, the $TOOL_PASSWORD$ is always empty in my macro.
If I use username/password entry, the $TOOL_PASSWORD$ is filled with the password.
The "Password in variable" checkbox is anabled in the security settings.
I use RDM 2026.1.10 and Powershel modul 2026.1.3

CU,
Timo

Hello Timo,

Thank you for your feedback.

Is the linked vault entry located in the same vault or in another vault?

Best regards,

Hi @Erica Poirier

Is the linked vault entry located in the same vault or in another vault?

It is in the same vault.

CU,
Timo

Hello,

Thank you for your follow-up.

I tested this on my side, and the $TOOL_PASSWORD$ variable works correctly. There is a simple way to verify this—please follow the steps below and let me know whether your variable is being resolved correctly:

1. In the entry properties, navigate to the Events menu on the left.
2. Set the Before Opening event to Prompt Message.
3. Enter the variable in the message field.
4. Launch the entry. If the variable is resolved correctly, you should see the password displayed.

If this does not work ($TOOL_PASSWORD$ vs your actuall password), we can begin investigating at this level rather than focusing on the PowerShell script.

Please refer to the screenshot below for guidance.

Please keep me updated on the results. I look forward to your reply.

Best regards,