How to fix the Oracle error TNS-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed

Reason for the Error TNS-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed

Cause: The user is using a Secure Protocol Adapter that has Encryption turned ON as well as ANO Encryption.

How to fix the Error TNS-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Action: Turn OFF either ANO Encryption or the Protocol Adapter Encryption if possible. Refer to Oracle Advanced Security Administrator’s Guide on how to do this.