Security concernsĭespite the usability and convenience of Credential Manager, it is not the most secure as many have noted. This category of login credentials is used by (and only by) Windows services and applications to automatically log you in. The other categorization of credentials in Credential Manager are Windows credentials login information. This credential categorization first appeared in Windows 8.1 and puts the proverbial hustle in storing your web credentials - those that use the internet frequently will be surprised to find just how many web credentials they use (which will still be dwarfed by the Windows Credential count for most). The Credential Manager’s web credentials are login information which are stored in Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, Skype and other apps. These login credentials fall into one of two categories, which are explored below.

It is a carry-over from previous Windows versions and allows users to better manage this very sensitive and very useful information. Windows Credential Manager is a digital locker that stores your saved login credentials - passwords, usernames and addresses.

Clearing credential manager