> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/v4.11.0/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/wildcards/variable-related-wildcards-3/helmut-encrypted-variable.md). # Helmut Encrypted Variable ? The Helmut encrypted variable wildcard must be used whenever an [encrypted variable](/helmut4-releases/v4.11.0/helmut4-components/helmutfx/preferences/encrypted-variables.md) is referenced. This wildcard resolves the hashed value to its actual value while ensuring that the real value can neither be viewed nor retrieved in any stream or debug log.