What does credentials mean when setting up a laptop?

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Login credentials authenticate a user when logging into an online account over the Internet. At the very least, the credentials are username and password; however, a physical or human biometric element may also be required. See username, password and two-factor authentication.

How do I find my laptop network credentials?

Frequently Asked Questions1Open Control Panel.2Click on User accounts.3On the left, select Manage your credentials.4Selecting Windows Credentials will show a list of saved credentials. There you can edit or remove them.

When setting up new computer What are credentials?

Replies (2)  Hi Melanie, 'Network Credentials' means a user ID and password so you need to enter them to the computer you're trying to connect to. It can be a Microsoft Account or a local User ID. If you don't know what to enter, check your Windows credentials.

Why is it asking for network credentials?

The 'Enter Network Credentials' screen appears because you cannot access shared resources on the network without entering a username and password. These are required to protect users' personal privacy, so password-protected sharing over network locations is enabled by default.

How do I find network credentials?

Go to Control Panel > User accounts. From there, navigate to Credential Manager > Windows Credentials. You will see a field Add Windows Credentials, tap on it. In this menu, you can add the computer's name you want to access, username and password.

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