Run Plant SCADA without Encryption
- Last UpdatedJun 09, 2026
- 1 minute read
You can disable encryption for some of Plant SCADA's runtime components. However, encryption is a requirement for the following servers:
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Deployment server
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OPC UA server.
Note: Running Plant SCADA without encrypted communications is not recommended.
To run Plant SCADA without encryption:
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Launch Configurator.
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In the left pane, select Plant SCADA | Encryption.

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On the Encryption page, clear the Enable Encryption checkbox.

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Click Configure.
The following warning message will appear in the Configurator Messages panel:
"Encryption is currently disabled. It is recommended that you enable encryption."
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Select Close to exit Configurator.