config.php

I am completely new to shopping cart software. I tried oscommerce, but it was too blah.

I stumbled across opencart...and I am sure glad I did. I love it!!!

Now for my question.

I noticed that the config.php file has the database username and password in plaintext.

This is concerning, is there a way to encrypt the password?

Thanks

Most config.php files from most ecommerce, forums, etc have the password in plaintext. That is why you always set the chmod to 444 so others can't read it. Plus its a php file. People can't just read it. There is no displayed evaluated code

Thanks for the info.