Masking variable value during input

[Jeebu Aniyankunju]

Hi there! 

I would like to know if it is possible within Bitbucket to ensure that the value that I am giving as an input to a pipeline variable can be masked, like how a password is being input.

If you take a look at the attached screenshot, I have a pipeline variable

release_secret

whose value I would like to mask when I am giving it as an input. It should not only be masked in the pipeline logs, but also when I am typing it in the input box. Is this possible?

[Theodora Boudale · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jeebu Aniyankunju and welcome to the community!

I'm afraid that secured variables are not supported in custom pipelines at the moment, so the value won't be masked in the input box or in the logs. We have a feature request for what you are asking:

• https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BCLOUD-19224

I suggest adding your vote to that feature request (by selecting the Vote for this issue link) as the number of votes helps the product managers better understand the demand for new features. You are more than welcome to leave feedback, and you can also add yourself as a watcher (by selecting the Start watching this issue link) if you'd like to get notified via email on updates.

Implementation of features is done as per our policy here and any updates will be posted in the feature request.

In the meantime, I suggest storing a secret as a secured repository, workspace, or deployment variable, instead of using a variable in the custom pipeline:

• https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/variables-and-secrets/

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
Theodora

[Jeebu Aniyankunju]

Hey Theodora!

Thanks for your swift response and pointing me to the feature request. I will keep a close eye on it and hope the team will implement this for a use case of mine.

Cheers!
Jeebu