Transfer mqtt username/password as part of flow.json file

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I have a node red flow that involves sending data to a mqtt server. But the problem I am facing is when I export that flow and try to install that in another node-red instance it's not receiving the username/password. apart from these two all details are transferred correctly to the new node-red server.

Please let me know how I can transfer the credentials as part of the flow file.

I am using snap to install the node-red in both the servers/machines.

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you also need to copy over the flows_cred.json file that is in same directory as the flows.json file. They are not stored in the flows file so that they don't get exported by mistake.

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@dceejay

Sorry to jump in... I have a similar query, but the exact opposite...

Could you confirm that all "confidential" data such as api keys etc are held apart from the export... A couple of lads have asked me for flow copies, but I have been dead worried that they would install and end up with my keys...

Ta
Ed

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That depends on whether the nodes you are using have used the credentials feature to store the data. Which nodes are you using that store the keys?

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@dceejay thanks for your reply.
The issue here is I will need to install the flow file once created on multiple instances of the node-red but the credentials will be different each time. Also, I m using the node-red snap.

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