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# Password propagation

Password propagation in Devolutions PAM runs a PowerShell script after rotation to sync updated credentials with external systems and services.

**Password propagation** is a customizable action in a Devolutions PAM provider that executes after [password rotation](/pam/concepts/password-rotation.md). It is implemented as an optional [PowerShell script](/pam/concepts/action-script.md), allowing administrators to automate specific follow-up tasks required after a credential has been changed.

This flexibility helps address scenarios where updated credentials need to be pushed to external systems or software. For instance, password propagation can update stored passwords in [Windows services](https://github.com/Devolutions/PAM-Providers/tree/master/Propagation-Scripts/windows_service), scheduled tasks, or synchronize secrets with platforms like [Azure Key Vault as secrets](https://github.com/Devolutions/PAM-Providers/tree/master/Propagation-Scripts/azure_key_vault). It can also be used for notification or [compliance](/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting.md) purposes by triggering helpdesk tickets or sending alerts through services such as [Slack](https://github.com/Devolutions/PAM-Providers/tree/master/Propagation-Scripts/slack_message) or [Microsoft Teams](https://github.com/Devolutions/PAM-Providers/tree/master/Propagation-Scripts/teams_message).

By supporting password propagation, Devolutions PAM enhances post-rotation workflows, ensuring systems remain in sync and operations continue without disruption.

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#### Password propagation aliases

* Password synchronization
* Post-rotation scripts
* Propagation scripts
* Post-rotation scripts

#### Related topics

* [Password propagation scripts (Devolutions Server)](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/password-propagation-scripts.md)
* [Import password propagation template (Devolutions Server)](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/password-propagation-scripts/import-a-password-propagation-template.md)

#### See also

* [Create script template (Devolutions Server)](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/password-propagation-scripts/create-a-script-template.md)
* [Providers (Devolutions Server)](/pam/pam-with-devolutions-server/providers.md)


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