How to Encrypt Connection String

For security reasons we need to encrypt the connection strings.
Encrypting and decrypting the connection string is very easy. Follow the Below steps to encrypt the Connection strings.
Encrypt Connection Strings:

• Open visual studio command prompt.
• type the given command  aspnet_regiis -pef  "connectionStrings"  "YourApplicationFullPath where your web.config file is present"  and then press Enter.

Decrypting Connection String:

• aspnet_regiis -pdf  "connectionStrings" "YourApplicationFullPath where your web.config file is present"  and then press Enter.

Note : You need to use pef or pdf only if your website is created as a file system. If Your website is created as a IIS website then use pe or pd for encrypting or decrypting.