# ij.password property

The `ij.password` property 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, these properties are ignored.

## Syntax

    ij.password=password

## Example

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

## See also

See the Derby Security Guide for more information on Derby authentication and security.

Parent topic: ij properties reference
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