Using Credentials in Pipeline - Jenkins

1. Introduction

In Jenkins, managing credentials is crucial for securing sensitive information like passwords and tokens. This lesson will guide you on how to use credentials within Jenkins pipelines effectively.

2. Key Concepts

3. Step-by-Step Process

1. Navigate to Jenkins Credentials:

   Go to Jenkins Dashboard > Credentials to manage your credentials.

2. Add a New Credential:

   Click on (global) > Add Credentials and select the credential type.

3. Using Credentials in Your Pipeline:

   In your Jenkinsfile, use the withCredentials block to access credentials.

   pipeline {
       agent any
       stages {
           stage('Example') {
               steps {
                   withCredentials([usernamePassword(credentialsId: 'my-credentials', usernameVariable: 'USERNAME', passwordVariable: 'PASSWORD')]) {
                       sh 'echo $USERNAME'
                       sh 'echo $PASSWORD'
                   }
               }
           }
       }
   }

4. Best Practices

• Use unique credentials for different services to enhance security.
• Regularly rotate your credentials to mitigate the risk of exposure.
• Limit the number of users who can access sensitive credentials.

5. FAQ