Hello, I am using PostgreSQL 8.0 as a data repository for a Java based system and I now want to add users to my java program with usernames and passwords. Is their an encrypted password field I can use in a User Table to store passwords or what would be the best way to approach this? The usernames and passwords will apply for connection to the to the java program only. All users will be connecting to the PostgreSQL database transparently using the same username/password stored in a properties file to validate their java program username/passwords. Kind Regards, Will ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 9: the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your joining column's datatypes do not match