How to edit a connection string stored in application settings?

Where is connection string in app config?

Connection strings can be stored as key/value pairs in the connectionStrings section of the configuration element of an application configuration file.

How do I change my connection string?

Select the TableAdapter or query that has the connection you want to edit. In the Properties window, expand the Connection node. To quickly modify the connection string, edit the ConnectionString property, or click the down arrow on the Connection property and choose New Connection.

How do I change a SQL connection string?

To change the additional settings of the SQL server connection string:1Open the SQL server configuration file in a text editor.2Find the tag named AdditionalConnectionParameters . ... 3Use the text editor to make the necessary changes to the SQL server connection settings. ... 4Save the file.

What is the best way to store the connection string in a web application?

The best way to secure the database connection string is to encrypt the value within the configuration file. The application would then load the encrypted value from the config file, decrypt the value, and then use the decrypted value as the connection string to connect to the database.