What is a user credential?

How do I find my user 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".

How do I create user credentials?

To create a credential1In Object Explorer, expand the Security folder.2Right-click the Credentials folder and select New Credential....3In the New Credential dialog box, in the Credential Name box, type a name for the credential.

Is credential same as password?

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.

What does credential mean on a computer?

Credentials refer to the verification of identity or tools for authentication. They may be part of a certificate or other authentication process that helps confirm a user's identity in relation to a network address or other system ID.