How to use Credential Manager in Windows 11
In this article, we explained how to use the credential manager in Windows 11.
Tired of remembering your Microsoft app sign-in credentials? A credential manager is your answer to this. Apart from storing the username and password of websites, it is also capable of storing login data generated by networks such as shared drives and mapped network drives on Windows 11.
The credential manager can also help you view, add, remove, and back up all your login credentials in one place. If you've been a Windows user for a long time, you know it's not a new feature at all. However, it still finds its use on a computer running on a Windows 11 PC. If you come across this feature for the first time and want to know how to use this feature, then you are in the right place.
In this guide, we have explained exactly how you can use the Windows 11 Reliance Manager. Keep scrolling below to learn about it.
Add new login information using Credential Manager
You can easily add login details to any specific apps or network drive. Here are the steps to add new login credentials to any website.
Open the Start menu and type credential manager in the search bar at the top.
Windows 11 Credential Manager
When you are in the Credential Manager window, choose the Windows Credentials option.
Now tap on the Windows credentials link.
Enter the network address of the application or service for which you intend to save the password. Enter your username and password and press the OK button.
Is that him! The new login credentials were successfully saved in the Credential Manager.
How to manage user credentials on Windows 11
As mentioned earlier, you can view, edit, and delete user credentials stored in the Credential Manager. Here's how to do it:
First of all, press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
Now type the credential manager in the search bar and choose the first visible search result.
If you want to edit credentials that have already been saved on your computer, choose either the web credentials option or Windows credentials.
Find the account whose credentials you want to edit. Highlight it and then press the Edit button.
Then, make updates in the username or password as required.
Press the Save button and go well.
How to delete login information using Credential Manager
If you don't want to see your login information in Credential Manager anymore, you can delete it. The necessity for this can arise for many reasons. For example, if you are having problems while logging into a network storage device, you will have to delete your saved login details.
Here are the steps to do it:
Launch the Credential Manager app as described in the step above.
When you access the Credential Manager window, highlight the account whose login credentials you want to delete.
Now hit the Remove button located at the bottom of the credentials window.
Once you press the button, a prompt will appear asking you to verify the action. Press the Yes button on it.
Windows 11 Credential Manager
Now you will have to provide a new username and password to log in to this account onwards.
Export credentials for Credential Manager
If you want to back up your login information, you can do so by exporting the data from the credential manager. Here's how:
Launch the Credential Manager and select the Windows Credentials option.
Now tap on Backup Credentials.
Choose the folder where you want to store the .crd backup file and hit the Next button.
A wizard will open prompting you to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete at the same time.
Once you use the shortcut key, a pop-up window will appear asking you to type the username password twice.
After doing this, press the Next button followed by Finish.
Note: Be sure to back up this file in a safe place away from unauthorized access.
Import saved credentials
If you want to import login data from another device, here's how to do it:
Launch the credential manager and then follow the Restore credentials link.
Go to the place where the backup file is located to press the Next button.
Use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete shortcut key to start importing credentials. Now provide the password that can open the backup file.
After that press the "Next" and "Finish" button at the bottom.
Conclusion
That's all! Undoubtedly, Credential Manager in Windows 11 is a useful tool for storing and managing your web browser's login credentials. The fact that you can import and export login details from the platform makes it worth a try on your Windows 11 PC.