Dreamweaver Password Decoder

Decode encrypted FTP passwords from Adobe Dreamweaver .ste files

How to find your encrypted password:

  1. In Dreamweaver, go to Site → Manage Sites
  2. Select your site and click Export
  3. Save the .ste file and open it in a text editor
  4. Look for the pw="..." attribute
  5. Copy the hexadecimal value and paste it below

Alternative: Find password in Windows Registry

You can also retrieve your encoded password by checking the UserPW key in your system registry under the relevant Dreamweaver version:

Dreamweaver 3:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 3\Sites
Dreamweaver 4:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 4\Sites
Dreamweaver MX:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Macromedia\Dreamweaver 6\Sites
Dreamweaver MX 2004:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Macromedia\Common\2004\Sites
Dreamweaver 8:

⚠️ A different algorithm is used in the registry for Dreamweaver 8. Use the exported site definition (.ste file) to obtain the encrypted password.

Note: This tool is intended for recovering your own forgotten passwords. Always use strong, unique passwords and consider using a password manager.