cmdkey
Creates, lists, and deletes stored user names and passwords or credentials.
Syntax
cmdkey [{/add:<targetname>|/generic:<targetname>}] {/smartcard | /user:<username> [/pass:<password>]} [/delete{:<targetname> | /ras}] /list:<targetname>
Parameters
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
/add:<targetname> |
Adds a user name and password to the list. Requires the parameter of |
/generic:<targetname> |
Adds generic credentials to the list. Requires the parameter of |
| /smartcard | Retrieves the credential from a smart card. If more than one smart card is found on the system when this option is used, cmdkey displays information about all available smart cards, and then prompts the user to specify which one to use. |
/user:<username> |
Specifies the user or account name to store with this entry. If <username> isn't supplied, it will be requested. |
/pass:<password> |
Specifies the password to store with this entry. If <password> isn't supplied, it will be requested. Passwords are not displayed after they're stored. |
/delete:{<targetname> \| /ras} |
Deletes a user name and password from the list. If <targetname> is specified, that entry is deleted. If /ras is specified, the stored remote access entry is deleted. |
/list:<targetname> |
Displays the list of stored user names and credentials. If <targetname> isn't specified, all stored user names and credentials are listed. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
Examples
To display a list of all user names and credentials that are stored, type:
cmdkey /list
To add a user name and password for user Mikedan to access computer Server01 with the password Kleo, type:
cmdkey /add:server01 /user:mikedan /pass:Kleo
To add a user name and password for user Mikedan to access computer Server01 and prompt for the password whenever Server01 is accessed, type:
cmdkey /add:server01 /user:mikedan
To delete a credential stored by remote access, type:
cmdkey /delete /ras
To delete a credential stored for Server01, type:
cmdkey /delete:server01