[GNC] password when using mysql backend

[John Ralls]

> On Aug 13, 2021, at 2:00 AM, Fourhundred Thecat <400thecat at gmx.ch> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am using gnucash 3.4-1 on Debian 10. And I am using mysql backend.
> 
> Every time I start gnucash, I have to type my password manually. This is
> very annoying, and as far as I can tell adds no real security.
> 
> Is it possible to store the mysql password somewhere locally?
> 
> If this is not possible, how could I hardcode the password into gnucash,
> and recompile ? I am fine with recompiling, I had to do it for other
> purpose anyway

It's supposed to be stored in libsecret. Check your trace file (https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Tracefile) for errors/warnings  gnc_keyring_set_password and gnc_keyring_get_password.

Regards,
John Ralls