What is the best way to store credential information used in a UiPath automation project?

The best practice for storing credentials securely in UiPath is to use an Orchestrator Asset.

Orchestrator Assets allow secure storage and retrieval of sensitive information.

Credentials stored in Orchestrator cannot be exposed in logs and are encrypted.

When used in automation, the values are retrieved dynamically, reducing the risk of hardcoded credentials.

✅ Why other options are incorrect:

A (Hardcoded values): Storing credentials in the workflow is insecure and violates best practices.

B (Config.xlsx): Excel files are not secure and can be accessed by anyone with file permissions.

C (Local file): If credentials are stored locally, they become a security risk and are not easily maintainable across multiple bots.

✅ Reference: UiPath Orchestrator - Assets