Securing a password in source code?

Question

I have a password in my code which is needed to connect to a sftp server. Whats the best way to \"obfuscate\" or hide it in the code?

Thanks

Answer 1

There are no "best way" to store password in source code since it can be recovered in many ways.

You can obfuscate password string or even encrypt it to prevent reveal thru simple viewing but it can't be treated as serious protection.