Use Prompt for Passphrase (-Passphrase) to open an encryption-enabled database that is configured for manual start or to override the autostart passphrase configuration.

Database utilities and servers, and non-networked self-service clients indicate that they require a prompt for key store authentication by adding Prompt for Passphrase (-Passphrase) to the command line. Prompt for Passphrase (-Passphrase) prompts for the key store passphrase. If you cannot successfully authenticate the key store, you can not open the database.

For more information on Prompt for Passphrase, and Transparent Data Encryption in general, see Learn about Security and Auditing and Manage the OpenEdge Database.