# Resolve Encrypted Variable

The 'Resolve Encrypted Variable' node can be used to obtain the value of an encrypted variable. The input must be the name of the encrypted variable wrapped in the [{helmut.encrypted.variable.?}](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/wildcards/variable-related-wildcards-3/helmut-encrypted-variable) wildcard.

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Before using the node, please refer to the configuration and initialisation process for using encrypted variables in the documentation section. [Preferences > Encrypted Variables](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/helmutfx/preferences/encrypted-variables).
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The result will be returned either via the wildcard [{stream.last\_result.?}](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/wildcards/result-or-return-wildcards-2/stream-last_result) or [{node.result.?}](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/wildcards/result-or-return-wildcards-2/node-result).

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Please bear in mind that the value can be retrieved from the debugger, so responsible handling of the data is essential.
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**Example:**

* Key: {helmut.encrypted.variable.ThirdParty\_Bearer}
* Value (encrypted): DRwNlWcuYdMR7E3u4/jorg==
* Value (decrypted): Bearer 12345