ASSERT: make sure you have at least 1 connection in your OpenShift Explorer ASSERT: launch a fresh Eclipse EXEC: in OpenShift Explorer : select your connection EXEC: pick Properties from the context menu of your connection ASSERT: if your connection has password stored in secure storage, you're prompted to provide the secure storage password. If your connection has no pw stored, you'll get the connection dialog asking you to provide the password. Result: When Properties view appears, you'll get a blank dialog on top of Eclipse: Alternative approach: ASSERT: make sure you have at least 1 connection in your OpenShift Explorer ASSERT: launch a fresh Eclipse EXEC: eventually open OpenShift Explorer EXEC: select your connection ASSERT: eventually provide your account password or the secure storage password Result: As soon as you provided your pw (account or secure storage), the bland dialog appears.