QGIS is the main GIS application used at my workplace. Access to the plugin repository has recently been removed due to a perceived security risk relating to the way QGIS stores proxy settings, including user passwords, as below (from the QGIS configuration page).
Is there a way to stop QGIS from saving and retaining records of these details, and instead requiring users to enter them each time they access plugin repositories?
Best Answer
In QGIS 2.14 an authentication system support for the plugin manager has been addded, maybe that's what you're looking for.
You can access the feature by going to Plugins > Manage and install plugins > Settings. When you select a repository you can use the edit button to open its settings, therunder you can find the new entry for authentication.