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When to Use Data Loader
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Using Data Loader
Run in Batch Mode (Windows Only)
Installed Directories and Files
Encrypt from the Command Line
Upgrade Your Batch Mode Interface
Run Batch File With Windows Command-Line Interface
Configure Batch Processes
Data Loader Process Configuration Parameters
Data Loader Command-Line Operations
Configure Database Access
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Run Individual Batch Processes
Command-Line Quick Start (Windows Only)
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Encrypt from the Command Line

Data Loader offers an encryption utility to secure passwords specified in configuration files. While Data Loader does not handle encryption directly, data in transit is encrypted when using a secure connection such as HTTPS.

The Data Loader command-line interface is supported for Windows only.

Note

When running Data Loader in batch mode from the command line, you must encrypt the following configuration parameters:

  • sfdc.password
  • sfdc.proxyPassword
  1. Open a command prompt, and navigate to the bin subfolder of your Data Loader installation folder.
  2. Run encrypt.bat.
  3. At the command line, follow the prompts provided to execute the following actions.
    • Generate a key: -k [path to key file]

      Generates a key file, and saves it in %userprofile%\.dataloader\dataLoader.key if the path is not specified. Store this file with care as you use it for encryption and decryption.

    • Encrypt text: -e <plain text> <path to key file>

      Generates an encrypted version of the text. Provide a key file for the encryption.

    • Decrypt text: -d <encrypted text> <path to key file>

      Decrypts the text using the key file.