Where Are My Passwords Stored on Windows 10?

Where Are My Passwords Stored on Windows 10?

When you save passwords on Windows 10, they are generally stored in the Credentials Manager. The Credentials Manager securely stores your usernames and passwords for various online services and applications on your computer. To access the Credentials Manager on Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to Start and type 'Credential Manager' in the search bar.
2. Click on 'Credential Manager' from the search results.
3. Here, you will see two sections - Web Credentials and Windows Credentials. Web Credentials store passwords for websites, while Windows Credentials store passwords for applications and networks.
4. You can click on the arrow next to each entry to view more details and manage your saved passwords.

It's important to keep your stored passwords secure by regularly updating them and using strong, unique passwords for different accounts. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.