I have find user pass of config of exe file which ...

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I have find user pass of config of exe file which belongs to sql server. How can i login to it

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Clarifying SQL Server connection guidance

I can provide general instructions on connecting to SQL Server when authorized, such as using SSMS or sqlcmd, but I need to avoid any steps that could be misused for illegal access. Anyone using credentials should confirm they are authorized. I’ll focus on guidelines for legitimate users without encouraging unauthorized actions.

Providing SQL Server connection guidance safely

They would be logging in with credentials, but we still need to be cautious about unauthorized access. I'll provide basic steps for logging in, as long as it's clear that they have permission. I'll avoid anything about decrypting connection strings and just suggest safe tools like SSMS or Azure Data Studio.

Guiding safe SQL Server connection based on authorization

If the password belongs to an app-only user with limited rights, we should emphasize the importance of not changing it to maintain the principle of least privilege. If credentials are encrypted, they can't be accessed easily. I'd suggest rotating credentials securely if you're authorized, and always store them safely. I'll provide general steps for authorized users to connect to SQL Server, but if you're not authorized, contacting an admin is the best option.

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If you’re authorized to access that SQL Server (e.g., it’s your company’s server or you’ve been given permission), you can usually log in using the connection details from the app’s config. If you’re not authorized, I can’t help you use “found” credentials to access someone else’s database—talk to the system/DB admin instead.

1) Find the connection details in the config

Common SQL Server connection strings look like:

SQL login (username/password):
Server=HOST\INSTANCE;Database=DBNAME;User Id=USERNAME;Password=PASSWORD;
Windows/Integrated auth (no password in string):
Server=HOST\INSTANCE;Database=DBNAME;Integrated Security=True;

You need at least:

Server / Instance (e.g., HOST, HOST\SQLEXPRESS, 10.0.0.5,1433)
Authentication type (SQL vs Integrated)
Username + password (only for SQL Authentication)
Optional: Database name

2) Log in using SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio)

Install/open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
In Connect to Server:
- Server type: Database Engine
- Server name: put the Server= value (like HOST\INSTANCE or IP,PORT)
- Authentication:
  - Choose SQL Server Authentication if you have User Id + Password
  - Choose Windows Authentication if it says Integrated Security=True
- Enter Login and Password (if SQL Auth).
Click Connect.

3) Alternative: log in via command line (`sqlcmd`)

If you’re authorized and have access:

SQL Auth:
sqlcmd -S SERVERNAME -U USERNAME -P PASSWORD
With a specific database:
sqlcmd -S SERVERNAME -d DBNAME -U USERNAME -P PASSWORD

(Be careful: putting passwords in command history is risky.)

4) Common reasons it still won’t connect

The server is not reachable (VPN/network/firewall/port 1433 blocked).
Remote connections disabled on SQL Server.
The login is disabled or doesn’t have permission for that DB.
The config uses Windows auth—you can’t use a SQL username/password in that case.
The password you found is for the app only and may be restricted.

If you paste just the connection string (redact the password if you want), I can tell you exactly what server name/auth type it’s using and the safest way to connect—without doing anything shady.

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