Credential Manager isn’t new, it’s been around for a long time, and it not only allows you to save your login usernames and passwords, but it also allows you to view, delete, add, backup, and restore credentials. This guide will teach you the steps to use the Credential Manager on Windows 10 to control all your logon information.
Edit existing sign-in information using Credential Manager Delete sign-in information using Credential Manager Add new sign-in information using Credential Manager Backup sign-in information using Credential Manager Restore sign-in information using Credential Manager
Edit existing sign-in information using Credential Manager
To update a password or username already stored on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the information will update with the new credentials, which means no more login prompts if you initially saved the wrong username or password or changed the sign-in information.
Delete sign-in information using Credential Manager
To delete an account credential already stored on Windows 10, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the account credentials will no longer be available on the device, meaning that future logins will require you to enter a username and password.
Add new sign-in information using Credential Manager
To add an app or network credential on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the new account information will be added to your device to sign in automatically the next time you access the apps or network shared.
Backup sign-in information using Credential Manager
To export and backup all your credentials for apps and networks, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you’ll end up with a .crd file containing all your Windows 10 and web credentials that you can import to another computer or to the same device after a clean installation.
Restore sign-in information using Credential Manager
To restore your sign-in information from backup on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the step, your device’s credentials for sites, apps, and networks will restore.
While this guide focuses on Windows 10, Credential Manager has been available for a long time, which means that the steps will also work on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
