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How to Add, Remove & Edit Files in Windows Credential Manager
Use a command to easily open this program in cmd
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows Credential Manager is not a very popular tool in Windows 10. Not many users actually utilize it.
For many people,Credential Manager doesn’t workand needs fixing and we have a dedicated guide on how to do it.
As a quick reminder, theCredentialManager saveslogindetails for websites, servers, mapped drives, and network locations.
It saves theselogindetails to a vault so that you can automaticallylog into websites and network connections. As such, thecredentialfiles are kind of similar to browser cookies that also storelogindetails.
Also, these credentials are stored and managed automatically by your computer. The Windows Credential Manager knows when authentication information changes, saving, for example, the latest password.
Data stored in the form of these credential files include:
How can I manage Windows Credential Manager Files?
1. Via Control Panel
This is how you can add, delete or editcredentialfiles withWindowsCredentialManager using Settings.
2. Use Command Prompt
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Press theWindows keyand typecmdto search forCommand Prompt.
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OpenCommand Promptby right clicking on the result.
3.Next, input the following command:rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr
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PressEnter.
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A window will open.It lists all the login credentials in a single window, and you can clickEdit,RemoveandAddbuttons to modify, delete or save new login credentials.
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ClickCloseafter you finish.
Through the Windows Credential Manager command line, you can easily add, remove or edit files to your liking. An easy way to open it is by using the built-in Command Prompt tool, also known as cmd.
We hope that our solutions helped you manage files in Windows Credential Manager.
Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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