AES Tools Basics Print

The AES tool inside Cockpit gives you a quick place to perform encryption and decryption tasks without switching to a separate utility site.

When to Use This

• You need to encrypt a value for testing or admin work.
• You need to decrypt a value you already know belongs in the AES workflow.
• You want a simple internal tool instead of a third-party web utility.
• You need a quick reference for what the AES tool is meant for.

What the Tool Offers

The AES utility is exposed from the Tools page and provides separate actions for Encrypt and Decrypt.

Steps

1. Open Tools.
2. Open the AES Tools option.
3. Choose whether you need encryption or decryption.
4. Enter the input value and any required companion values shown by the modal.
5. Run the action and review the output carefully.

Expected Result

You should get a usable encrypted or decrypted output based on the exact input you provided inside the modal workflow.

Common Mistakes

• Using the wrong mode: Encryption and decryption are separate actions, so choose the right one first.
• Assuming any value can be decrypted: The input still needs to match the expected format for the tool to be useful.
• Not checking the source value: Bad input produces bad output, so verify what you pasted before blaming the tool.

Example Use Cases

• Quick admin check: An operator uses the AES tool for a fast encode or decode task without leaving Cockpit.
• Testing workflow: A reseller compares source and output values while validating a panel-side process.
• Convenience: The owner uses the built-in tool instead of sending sensitive values through a public web utility.

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