# ij.password

#### Function

Specifies the password used to make connections. This property is used in conjunction with the ij.user property to authenticate a connection. If authentication is not active then these properties are ignored.

#### Syntax

    ij.password=password

#### Example

    java -Dij.user=me -Dij.password=mine org.apache.derby.tools.ij

See the Derby Developer's Guide for more information on Derby authentication and security.
Parent topic: ij properties reference
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