What is a login credential?

How do I find my login credentials?

First, open the Control Panel and then go to "User Accounts (and Family Safety) -> Credential Manager." Another way to open the Credential Manager is to use search. If you use Windows 10, use the search box on the taskbar and type "credential". Next, click or tap the appropriate search result.

Is a password a credential?

Examples of credentials include academic diplomas, academic degrees, certifications, security clearances, identification documents, badges, passwords, user names, keys, powers of attorney, and so on.

What is the difference between a login and a credential?

Login: A login is any principal that is granted access to a SQL Server instance. The access can be granted to domain users, domain group, or SQL Server authenticated accounts. Credential: A credential provides a mechanism to store login information for a domain account within SQL Server.

How do you get a credential?

To create a credential Right-click the Credentials folder and select New Credential.... In the New Credential dialog box, in the Credential Name box, type a name for the credential. In the Identity box, type the name of the account used for outgoing connections (when leaving the context of SQL Server).