What is the meaning of user credential?

What is a user credential?

User credentials are typically a username and password combination used for logging in to online accounts. However, they can be combined with more secure authentication tools and biometric elements to confirm user identities with a greater degree of certainty.

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".

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.

How do I login with credentials?

Use the following steps to specify the credentials for your login,1In the My Login list in the left panel, select the login you created. ... 2Select Username, then specify the username in the adjacent text field.3Select Password, then specify the password in the adjacent text field. ... 4Click Apply, then click OK.