What does it mean when it says enter credentials?

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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. 19 сент. 2018 г.

How do you enter credentials?

Press Windows Key + S and enter credentials. Choose Credential Manager from the menu. Make sure that Windows Credentials is selected. Click Add a Windows credential.

What does it mean to enter your credentials?

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 fix enter network credentials?

Fix Enter network credentials error in Windows1Clear all credentials from Credential Manager.2Disable Credential Manager Service automatic Startup.3Turn off password-protected sharing.4Modify Local Security Policy.5Add the credentials in Credentials Manager.6Set IP address to automatic.7Change Network Profile to Private.

Why do I have to enter 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.

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