How to Access and Use Credential Manager on Windows 10 and 11

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How to Access Sign-in Details in Credential Manager

First, let’s see how you can access Credential Manager on Windows to view and update your saved passwords.

Step 1:Click on thesearch iconon the taskbar, typecredential managerin the box, and pressEnter.

Note:In the Credential Manager window,Web Credentialsinclude usernames, passwords, and login details for websites you browse using Microsoft Edge, whileWindows Credentialsstore login information for Windows apps and services.

Step 2:You’ll see a list of accounts under each category. Click on the account whose login information you wish to see.

Step 3:Click theShowbutton next to Password and enter yourWindows login PINorpasswordto confirm your identity.

It’s worth noting that Credential Manager only displays passwords for Web Credentials. For the accounts in Windows Credentials, you’ll see anEditbutton at the bottom to modify your login details.

How to Add or Remove Sign-in Details in Credential Manager

Credential Manager also lets you add login information for several apps, software, and online services. Similarly, you can also remove your old accounts from the Credential Manager. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenCredential Managerusing the search menu.

Step 2:UnderWindows Credentials, click on theAdd a Windows credentialoption.

Step 3:Type your login details and click onOK.

If you want to remove an entry in Credential Manager later, expand the login details and clickRemove.

How to Backup or Restore Credential Manager Data

You can also backup and restore your account information using Credentials Manager. This can be handy when switching to a new computer, and you can save your account details on asecure flash drive. Do note that this option is available for Windows Credentials only. So, the backup won’t include any passwords saved by your web browser.

Backup Credential Manager Data

Step 1:OpenCredential Managerusing the search menu. Under Windows Credentials, click theBack up Credentialsoption.

Step 2:Use theBrowsebutton to select the location where you wish to save the backup file. Then, clickNext.

Step 3:PressCtrl + Alt + Deleteon your keyboard to continue.

Step 4:Create a password to secure the Credential Manager file and hitNext.

Step 5:ClickFinish.

Windows will back up your credentials in the specified location. You can thentransfer this file to a new computerand import all your credentials.

Import Credential Manager Data

Importing data into Credential Manager is simple if you want to restore credentials from a backup file. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:In the Credential Manager window, navigate to Windows Credentials and click onRestore Credentials.

Step 2:Use theBrowsebutton to locate the backup file on your PC. Then, clickNext.

Step 3:PressCtrl + Alt + Deleteon your keyboard to proceed.

Step 4:Enter the password to unlock the backup file and click onNext.

Step 5:ClickFinish.

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Last updated on 01 May, 2024

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