Windows System: Credential Manager

Add a new entry to Credential Management

1. Click the 'Start' button and in the search box, type "Credential Manager". 

Example of Start Menu

2. Press Enter. In the new Window, click on "Windows Vault."

3. Click on "Add a Windows credential."

Example of what your screen will look like with Credential Manager open

4. Enter the following information

- servername (must be the full eligible name. ex: \\synergy.ecn.purdue.edu or \\ecnprint##.itap.purdue.edu)

- username (domain specific, ex, boilerad\username)

- password: your Purdue career account password.

Example of screen will look like at this point

5. Click OK. You can now close the Credential Manager window.

 

Remove an existing entry from the Credential Manager

1. Click the 'Start' button and in the search box, type "Credential Manager". 

Example of Start Menu

2. Press Enter. In the new Window, click on "Windows Vault."

3. Under "Windows Credential", find the server you need to remove (ex: \\synergy.ecn.purdue.edu or \\ecnprint##.itap.purdue.edu)

Screenshot of Credential Manager

4. Click on "Remove"

Example of Windows Credential screen

5. On Delete Windows Credential window, click "yes" to confirm the action.

Example of Are you sure pop up message

6. If a new entry is needed, please follow the instructions in the "Add a new entry to Credential Management" session.

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