How do I connect to SQL Server with Windows Authentication?

Can SQL Server use Windows Authentication?

A connection made using Windows Authentication is sometimes called a trusted connection, because SQL Server trusts the credentials provided by Windows. By using Windows Authentication, Windows groups can be created at the domain level, and a login can be created on SQL Server for the entire group.

Could not connect to SQL Server using Windows Authentication?

Check if the "SQL Server Browser" windows service is activated and running: Go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services. Open "SQL Server Browser" service and enable it (make it manual or automatic, depending on your needs) Start it.

How do I log into SQL Server authentication?

In SQL Server Management Studio, right-click Security > Logins; then select New Login. Enter the username (for example, papercut). Change the Server Authentication to SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode. Enter the user's password.

What is difference between Windows Authentication and SQL Server authentication?

Windows Authentication means that the identity is handled as part of the windows handashaking and now password is ever 'out there' for interception. SQL Authentication means that you have to store (or provide) a username and a password yourself making it much easier to breach.