> For the moment I have tested my API with username, user password > kept in properties file. I think that such approach is not acceptable. > > You can use command line to pass properties to maven: > > maven war:deloy -Dmaven.repo.ibiblio.password = ****** > > > This is already better ... but still not perfect. > > I will try to implement/use(if I find one) simple class which will "Prompt" > to type your password (eventually to enter other required parameters which > are missing) > > regards > > > Michal I would avoid the command line passed password. It is much less secure on unix than the password kept in a file. Command line can be seen by simple ps commands, or e.g. linux systems store the in the /proc filesystem. It should be used only from command files. incze ]]>