Authorization Definition Password

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## Authorization Definition Password

An Authorization Definition Password is a "local password" used for a single Authorization Definition. Each Authorization Definition may have its own unique password.

Every Authorization Definition must have its own local password. You have the option of simply using a copy of the Global Authorization Definition Password for this if you wish. However, we recommend that you enter a different local password for every Authorization Definition you create. Passwords must be at least 6 characters long.

Authorization Definition Passwords are used as the key for the inner layer of encryption in Activation Codes.

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For help on understanding how the password is used to encrypt data inside codes, see Activation Codes in this Feature Guide.

For help on actually defining an Authorization Definition Password, see Setting an Authorization Definitions Password in the SoftwareShield License Manager.