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# Unable to use the $PASSWORD$ variable

Fix the PASSWORD variable not resolving in Remote Desktop Manager typing macros by enabling the Allow password in variable option.

When used as part of a ***Typing macro***, the `$PASSWORD$` variable might not retrieve the password and instead send the variable as is. This is a security feature that is enabled by default, but can be disabled.

### Solution

Follow the steps below to use passwords in variables:

1. In Remote Desktop Manager, right-click on your entry and select ***Properties***.
2. In the left menu, navigate to ***Security – Security settings***.
3. Under the ***Password*** section, check the ***Allow password in variable*** option box.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>If the option is greyed out, you need to activate <em><strong>Allow password variables for all entries</strong></em> and <em><strong>Allow password variable in macros</strong></em> in <em><strong>Administration – System settings – Password settings</strong></em>. Also, if you are using the <em><strong>Linked (vault)</strong></em> or <em><strong>Linked (external vault)</strong></em> credential modes for your entry, you will need to enable the <em><strong>Allow password in variable</strong></em> option in the linked credential entry as well.</p></div>
4. Click ***OK*** to save your changes.

You can now use the `$PASSWORD$` variable in your macros.

{% hint style="info" %}
As far as permissions are concerned, to use the `$PASSWORD$` variable, the ***View***, ***Connect (execute)***, and ***View password*** permissions must be granted. If using a privileged account (PAM in Devolutions Server), the ***Operator*** permission set (or higher) must also be granted in the PAM vault.
{% endhint %}


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