What is the difference between a login and a credential?

What is a login credential?

L. 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.

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.

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.

What is difference between login and user?

A "Login" grants the principal entry into the SERVER. A "User" grants a login entry into a single DATABASE. One "Login" can be associated with many users (one per database).