Get value of password field

Function: Get value of password field

This action helps you retrieve the information entered into a specific Password Input Field on your application's screen. It then securely saves this sensitive information into a variable so you can use it later in your workflow, for example, to verify a user's login or confirm a new password.

Input

• UI element (Required) This is the specific Password Input Field on your screen from which you want to get the value. You must select a UI element that is specifically a 'Password Input Field' type.

Output

• Answer (Password) This is the name of the variable where the retrieved password value will be securely stored. By default, this variable will be named PASSWORD_FIELD_ANSWER, but you can change it to something more descriptive if needed. This variable will hold the sensitive password data for further use in your application.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Example 1: Verifying a User's Login Password

Imagine you have a login screen where users enter their username and password. After the user clicks "Login," you need to get the password they typed to check if it's correct.

• Inputs:
  • UI element: Select the "Password Input Field" on your login form (e.g., Login_PasswordField).
• Result: The password entered by the user in the Login_PasswordField is securely stored in a variable named PASSWORD_FIELD_ANSWER (or a custom name like UserEnteredPassword). You can then use this variable to compare it with the stored password for that user.

Example 2: Confirming a New Password During Account Creation

When a user creates a new account or changes their password, they often have to enter their new password twice to confirm it. You can use this action to get the value from the "Confirm Password" field.

• Inputs:
  • UI element: Select the "Password Input Field" designated for confirming the new password (e.g., Confirm_New_PasswordField).
• Result: The password entered in the Confirm_New_PasswordField is stored in a variable, for instance, ConfirmedPassword. You can then compare ConfirmedPassword with the value from the initial "New Password" field to ensure they match before saving.

Example 3: Securely Retrieving an API Key from a Configuration Form

Suppose your application needs to connect to an external service using a sensitive API key, which is configured by an administrator through a form. This API key is stored in a password input field for security.

• Inputs:
  • UI element: Select the "Password Input Field" where the API key is entered (e.g., API_Key_Configuration_Field).
• Result: The sensitive API key from the API_Key_Configuration_Field is retrieved and stored in a variable (e.g., ExternalServiceAPIKey). This variable can then be used in subsequent actions to authenticate with the external service.