Full Fix: Enter network credentials on

Windows 10, 8.1, 7

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May 18, 2018

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If you have a local network, you’re probably sharing files between computers. In order to
protect your PC from unauthorized access Windows 10 uses network credentials. This is a
decent protection, but several users reported certain issues when asked to enter network
credentials on Windows 10.
Fix network credentials problems on Windows 10
Enter network credentials message can appear while trying to access shared drives or
directories and prevent you from accessing your files. Speaking of this message, here are
some similar issues that users reported:
 Enter network credentials the username or password is incorrect – This error can appear
if your password isn’t correct. This fix this issue, try entering your Microsoft account login
credentials.
 Enter network credentials Windows 8, 7 – This message can appear on almost any version
of Windows. If you’re having this problem on Windows 8 or 7, you should know that most of
our solutions can be applied to both those systems.
 Windows 10 network credentials incorrect – Sometimes you might get the message saying
that your credentials are incorrect. To fix this issue, you might have to change your security
policies.
 Enter network credentials access is denied – Sometimes you might get Access is denied
error message along with network credentials prompt. To fix this problem, try disabling
certain services and check if that helps.
 Enter network credentials shared folder – This error usually occurs when trying to access
a shared folder. However, you should be able to fix the problem with one of our solutions.
 Network credentials asking for password – If you keep getting asked for your network
credentials, the issue might be your user account. Simply create a new user account and
check if that solves your problem.

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Solution 1 – Check if your IP addresses are properly assigned

In a local network you probably assign all computers static IP addresses in order to access
them easier. According to users, your IP address might be set to automatic, and that can
sometimes cause issues with network credentials, therefore be sure to check if IP addresses of
your network devices are set to static. To set your IP addresses to static you can always use
your router’s built-in software.

Solution 2 – Enter your Microsoft account username and password

Windows 10 relies heavily on your Microsoft account, and since you can use your Microsoft
account to sign in to Windows 10, you can also use it to access other network devices in your
local network. Users reported that you can fix problems with network credentials simply by
entering your Microsoft account username and password instead of your local account’s
username and password.

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Solution 3 – Enter computer name in the username field

According to users, you can fix problems with network credentials by entering the name of
the computer that you’re trying to access followed by the username.
For example, if the computer you’re trying to access is named Computer1 and you have a
user named Mike, you need to enter both computer name and the user name in the user input
field. In our example the user name field would be Computer1\Mike. Bear in mind not to
enter any slashes before the computer name.
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Solution 4 – Use username and password to log in to Windows 10

Users reported that you can’t connect to other network computers if you don’t use a username
and password to log in. This limitation mostly affects users that log in to Windows 10 by
using a PIN, therefore if you need to access and share files with others, you might want to
temporarily stop using PIN code for login.

Solution 5 – Add other PC’s network credentials to Credentials Manager

One way to fix the problems with network credentials is to add the other PC’s credentials to
the Credentials Manager. To do that you’ll need to know the name of the computer you want
to access, user account name and the password associated with that account. After you get all
this information you can add it to Credentials Manager by doing the following:
1. Press Windows Key + S and enter credentials. Choose Credential Manager from the menu.

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full wp-image-205341" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-credential-manager-1.png" alt="Enter
network credentials the username or password is incorrect" width="393" height="585"
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2. Make sure that Windows Credentials is selected. Click Add a Windows credential.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
credential-manager-2.png" alt="Enter network credentials Windows 8" width="603"
height="257" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-
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300w" sizes="(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px" />
3. Enter the name of the computer you want to access, user name and the password related to
that user name.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
credential-manager-3.png" alt="Windows 10 network credentials incorrect" width="631"
height="262" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-
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300w" sizes="(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px" />
4. Once you’re done click OK.
After adding the other computer’s information to the Credentials Manager you should be able
to access it without any problems.

Solution 6 – Change Advanced sharing settings

 Few users reported that you can fix problems with network credentials by changing the
Advanced sharing settings. To do that follow these steps:
1. Click the network icon in the Taskbar and choose Network & Internet settings.

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class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205355" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-1.png" alt="Enter network
credentials Windows 7" width="484" height="205"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-private-1.png 484w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-1-300x127.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px" />
2. Click on Sharing options.

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class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205327" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-sharing-1.png" alt="Network credentials
asking for password" width="486" height="328" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-sharing-1.png 486w,
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3. Find your network profile and go to the HomeGroup connections section. Make sure that
Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended) is selected.
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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
sharing-2.png" alt="Enter network credentials the username or password is incorrect"
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4. Click Save changes.
Several users reported that you can fix this problem simply by changing the following
Advanced sharing settings:
1. Open Advanced sharing settings window.
2. Now expand All Networks section.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
password-sharing-1.png" alt="Network credentials asking for password" width="653"
height="217" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-
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3. In the Password protected sharing section, select Turn off password protected sharing.
Click Save changes button.
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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
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incorrect" width="636" height="307" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
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After making these changes, the problem should be completely resolved.
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Solution 7 – Change your security policies

Sometimes Enter network credentials message can appear on your PC due to your security
policies. However, you can easily change these policies if you’re an administrator on your
PC. To change the security policies, you just need to do the following:
1. Press Windows Key + R and enter secpol.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.

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full wp-image-205361" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-secpol-1.png" alt="Enter network
credentials shared folder" width="399" height="206"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-secpol-1.png 399w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
 content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-secpol-1-300x155.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" />
2. When Local Security Policy window opens, in the left pane navigate to Local Policies >
Security Options. In the right pane, double-click Accounts: Limit local account use of
blank passwords to console logon only.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
secpol-2.png" alt="Enter network credentials the username or password is incorrect"
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3. Now select Disabled from the menu and click on Apply and OK.

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size-full wp-image-205319" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-secpol-3.png" alt="Enter network
credentials Windows 8" width="417" height="507"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-secpol-3.png 417w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-secpol-3-247x300.png 247w"
sizes="(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px" />
After making these changes, the problem with this message should be completely resolved
and everything will start working again.

Solution 8 – Change your services

According to users, sometimes you might be able to fix Enter network credentials message
simply by disabling certain services. This is quite simple, and you can do it by following
these steps:
1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.

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full wp-image-205321" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-1.png" alt="Windows 10
network credentials incorrect" width="399" height="206"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-services-1.png 399w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-1-300x155.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" />
2. When Services window opens, locate Credential Manager on the list and double-click it.

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class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205323" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-2.png" alt="Enter network
credentials access is denied" width="460" height="304"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-services-2.png 460w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-2-300x198.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px" />
3. The properties window will now appear. Set Startup type to Disabled and click the Stop
button to stop the service. Now click Apply and OK.
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full wp-image-205325" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-3.png" alt="Enter network
credentials shared folder" width="406" height="468"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-services-3.png 406w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-services-3-260x300.png 260w"
sizes="(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px" />
Once you stop the service, check if the problem is resolved.

Solution 9 – Set your connection to Private

In case you’re not familiar, there are two types of connections, Public and Private, and
whenever you connect to a new network you’ll be asked to configure the network as Public or
Private. These two networks use different security policies, and sometimes those policies can
cause Enter network credentials message to appear.
Instead of changing individual policies, you should be able to quickly solve this problem by
changing your connection type from Public to Private. This is rather simple and you can do it
by following these steps:
1. In the Taskbar, click the network icon and choose Network & Internet settings.
2. Now select Change connection properties.

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size-full wp-image-205357" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-2.png" alt="Windows 10 network
credentials incorrect" width="427" height="376" srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-2.png 427w,
https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
private-2-300x264.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px" />
3. Now set Network profile to Private.

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class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205359" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-3.png" alt="Enter network
credentials access is denied" width="479" height="344"
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credentials-private-3.png 479w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-private-3-300x215.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px" />
After doing that, the issue should be completely resolved. Keep in mind that you should use
this step only on a secure networks. If you’re on a public network, changing these settings
might reduce your security, so keep that in mind.

Solution 10 – Create a new user account

If you’re having problems with Enter network credentials message, you might be able to
resolve the problem simply by creating a new user account. This is quite simple and you can
do that by following these steps:
1. Open the Settings app. You can do that quickly by using Windows Key + I shortcut.
2. When Settings app opens, navigate to Accounts section.

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class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205331" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-1.png" alt="Enter network
credentials Windows 7" width="562" height="141"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-account-1.png 562w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-1-300x75.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px" />
3. Select Family & other people from the left pane. Now click Add someone else to this PC.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
account-2.png" alt="Windows 10 network credentials incorrect" width="775" height="174"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-account-2.png 775w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-2-300x67.png 300w,
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account-2-768x172.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px" />
4. Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
account-3.png" alt="Enter network credentials access is denied" width="611" height="130"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-account-3.png 611w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-3-300x64.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px" />
5. Choose Add a user without a Microsoft account.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
account-4.png" alt="Enter network credentials shared folder" width="626" height="145"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-account-4.png 626w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-4-300x69.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px" />
6. Enter the desired user name and click the Next button to proceed.

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src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-
account-5.png" alt="Network credentials asking for password" width="613" height="523"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-account-5.png 613w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-account-5-300x256.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px" />
After doing that, you’ll have a new user account on your PC. Switch to a new user account
and check if the problem still persists. If the issue doesn’t appear on a new account, you
might want to consider using your new account instead of your main one.

Solution 11 – Change your user account options

According to users, you might be able to fix Enter network credentials message simply by
changing your user account options. To do that, just follow these steps:
1. Press Windows Key + R and enter netplwiz. Now press Enter or click OK.

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full wp-image-205347" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-netplwiz-1.png" alt="Enter network
credentials access is denied" width="397" height="204"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-netplwiz-1.png 397w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-netplwiz-1-300x154.png 300w"
sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px" />
2. Uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. Now click
OK and Apply to save changes.

<img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205349" src="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
 content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-netplwiz-2.png" alt="Enter network
credentials shared folder" width="463" height="510"
srcset="https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-
credentials-netplwiz-2.png 463w, https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/enter-network-credentials-netplwiz-2-272x300.png 272w"
sizes="(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" />
3. Restart your PC to apply the changes.
4. Once you log back in, repeat the same steps, but this time enable the Users must enter a
user name and password option and save changes.
After doing that, the problem should be completely resolved and password protection setting
will work as it should.
Problems with network credentials can sometimes be hard to fix, but we hope that you
managed to fix them after using one of our solutions.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2016 and has been since
completely revamped and updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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Enter network credentials access error on

Windows 10 [Solved]
By Sophie Luo – Last Updated: 1 year ago Network issues homegroup, Windows 10 14 Comments
User with more than one PCs usually find it handy to access to files on other PCs with
Windows operating system. They just need to join in the home group to share files on other
PCs. But we have received complaints from users saying that Windows Security will prompt
them to enter their network credentials when they are to connect to the other PCs.
This is rather a headache for some. Since this message will also pop up when users are to use
certain programs or apps installed on their computer, and a lot of them are not sure what the
Username and Password it is referring to, or the notification keeps saying that the username
or password is incorrect.
Please don’t freak out, this is not at all a hard question and there are indeed solutions
available. The options below are going to help you solve this problem fast and easily.
Option 1: Change Advanced Sharing settings
Option 2: Change settings in Credentials Manager
Option 3: Use your Microsoft account
Options 4: Check if your IP addresses are properly assigned

Option 1: Change Advanced Sharing settings

1) Press Windows key and S at the same time, then type network in the search box and
choose Network and Sharing Center option from the list of choice.
2) On the left side of the pane, choose Change advanced sharing settings.
3) Click the down-arrow on the right side and expand Private section.
4) Scroll down a little bit and locate HomeGroup connections section. Make sure that you
have selected the option for Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections
(recommended). Then click Save changes button to save your change.
Option 2: Change settings in Credentials
Manager
1) On your keyboard, press Windows key and S at the same time, then type credentials in
the search box and choose Manage Windows Credentials from the list of choices.
2) Make sure that Windows Credentials is highlighted, and click Add a Windows
credential.
3) Fill in the network address, user name and password related to the computer that you want
to have access to. Make sure that there is no typo and hit OK.

4) Now you should be able to log in with not further problems.

Option 3: Use your Microsoft account
Some users commented saying that they are able to solve this problem by typing in their
Microsoft username and password, which is not hard to understand, since Windows 10 relies
heavily on Microsoft account.
Try use the username and password for your Microsoft account instead of that of your local
account’s and see if this helps you as well.

Option 4: Check if your IP addresses are

properly assigned
If you have previously NOT assigned your PCs static IP addresses as a way to have easier
access, then you need to check if this is the culprit here.
1) On the PC that you want to connect to, press Windows key and X at the same time, then
choose Network Connections.

2) Right click the network connection and choose Properties.

3) Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then choose Properties.

4) Make sure that the options Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically are selected. Then hit OK to save the change.
5) Try re-connect one more time now.

Top 4 Ways to Fix Enter Network

Credentials Problems on Windows 10
Windows Security will ask you to enter network credentials when access network drives to
share files between computers or connect to remote desktop. This is because of Microsoft’s
policy to protect Windows 10 computers, but we’ve heard from users that when they enter
network credentials the username or password is incorrect, or saying the credentials used to
connect server IP does not work. If you are in this case, don’t freak out. Here we will provide
you with 4 ways available to fix Windows 10 keeps asking for network credentials.

Solution 1: Change Advanced Sharing Settings

The problem you can't enter network credentials on Windows 10 may result from the fact
that some sharing settings are not enabled on your PC. So let’s do a simple check before
taking further steps.

1. Type Network and Sharing Center in the search box to view your network information
and connection settings.

2. Choose Change advanced sharing settings from the left side of the panel. Scroll down
Private section to change sharing options.

3. Locate HomeGroup connections to see if you have enabled the option to Allow
Windows to Manage homegroup connections. If not, please kindly select it.
4. Now move to All Networks section and find Password protected sharing from the sub
menu. Make sure you Turn off password protected sharing. Then click Save changes to
execute what you have changed for network connection.

Note: This method should only be implemented to the Server PC rather that the client PC,
so make sure which one you are.
Solution 2: Add a Windows Credential in Credentials
Manager

If you still have enter network credentials access error on Windows 10, you can manually
add a credential of the computer you want to access. To do this:

1. Type Manage Windows Credentials on search box and hit it to open Credential
Manager. Make sure that Windows Credentials is highlighted on the interface and then
choose Add a Windows credential below.

2. Enter to Server IP address you would like to access to. Fill in the User name and
Password with the same as other computer’s local username and password.
Tip: Some Windows 10 users also replied that you can use Microsoft account username and
password instead of local accounts when enter network credentials to connect to another
PC. It sometimes doesn’t work, but there is no harm to try it. If you have your Windows 10
computer locked and forgot the password of either the Microsoft account or the local
account, you are recommend to try the Windows Password Key to remove or reset your
password.

How to Reset Windows 10/8/7 Password Easily

Solution 3: Check Whether the IP Address are Properly

Assigned

If you have not set your computer IP address to static, it can works fine in a local network but
sometimes may cause issues when the network server changes, such as Windows 10
network credentials access is denied, so you are suggested to use a fixed IP.

1. Press Windows + X at the same time and choose Network Connections. Right click
network connect and choose select Properties.
2. Make sure the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is selected and then click
Properties below.
3. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically both to get IP address assigned.

Solution 4: Modify Local Group Policy

One last choice to solve Windows 10 network credentials not working or Windows 10 doesn’t
remember network credentials even if you have preserved the password is to edit the Local
Group policy.

1. Press Win + R and enter gpedit.msc. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative

Templates > System > Credentials Delegation and choose Allow delegating saved
credentials with NTLM-only server authentication.
2. Click Enabled and Show and enter TERMSRV/*. Then exit Local Group Policy.
3. Now press Win + R again and enter gpupdate /force to force update policy.

That’s all about how to deal with enter network credentials not working when Windows 10
accessing network drive. You may need to try one or even more until this issue gets solved.
Share with your friends or families with similar problems if this post is helpful.

Best Three Ways to Fix "Enter Network

Credentials" Error Windows 10
In general, USB flash drive is a great tool to transfer files from one PC to another; however,
when two or more computers are on the same LAN, it is convenient to share folders through
Home Group. You may have encountered "Enter network credentials" error while
connecting to the target computer. Worry not, that's not a big problem.

 Way 1: Fix "Enter network credentials" error by turning off password protected sharing
 Way 2: Disable "Enter network credential" via managing windows credentials windows 10
 Way 3: Repair "Enter network credentials" error through changing network properties
Windows 10

Way 1: Fix "Enter network credentials" error by turning off

password protected sharing
By default, you should enter the target username and Windows password in Windows
Security dialog. Nonetheless, some PC requires network credentials. It is not only annoying
but affects work efficiency serious. Let's open the target computer and change some settings.
Step 1: Right-click on the network icon in the taskbar and select Open Network & Internet
settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on Network and Sharing Center

Step 3: In the left pane, click Change advanced sharing settings.

Step 4: Under Private section, select Turn on network discovery.

Step 5: Expand Network section and then choose Turn off password protected sharing.
Tap on the Save changes and close the window.
Step 6: Right-click on the sharing folder and select Properties. Click on Share under
Sharing section as the image below.
Step 7: Click the down arrow and select Everyone then tap on Add and then Share. You can
also change the permission level for it.
Step 8: Click on Advanced Sharing button then check the box of Share this folder.
Way 2: Disable "Enter network credential" via managing
windows credentials windows 10
When the method above doesn't work, you can try the following steps to fix the "Enter
network credential" error in Windows 10.
Step 1: Enter Manage Windows Credentials in the search bar and hit Enter to open it
directly.

Step 2: Highlight Windows Credentials and click on Add a Windows credential.

Step 3: Type the IP of computer that you want to access. If the target computer account is
local user, input IP address and user name in the User name box.
NOTE: Make sure that you have turned off the Firewall.

Way 3: Repair "Enter network credentials" error through

changing network properties Windows 10
Open the target computer you want to connect and follow the steps to fix the "Enter network
credentials" problem.
Step 1: Right-click on Start in Windows 10 and choose Network Connections.
Step 2: Under the Status tab, click on Change adapter options.

Step 3: In the Network Connections windows, right-click on the local connection and select
Properties.
Step 4: Tick on the checkbox of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click
Properties.
Step 5: Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.

Windows is asking to "Enter Network Credentials" to access network ?

In newer MS Windows versions, it is sometimes impossible to access shared resources
on the network without entering a valid username and password, and that can cause
problems by itself with blank passwords, different user permissions on the target/client
PCs, etc. To make matters worse, this "password protected sharing" is enabled by
default on recent Windows versions. In such cases, your client PC shows the following
"Windows Security" dialog:

Enter network credentials

Enter your credentials to connect to: servername

Possible solutions to this common Windows network sharing issue are outlined below.

1. Turn off password protected sharing

Navigate to: Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >
Advanced Sharing Setting > choose "Turn off password protected sharing" for all
networks.
 Note: "Password protected sharing" must be disabled on the target/server PC, as this is
looked at even before checking network share permissions.

2. Let Windows manage the HomeGroup

Navigate to: Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >
Advanced Sharing Setting > HomeGroup Connections > select "Allow Windows to
manage homegroup connections (recommended)."
You will be instructed to sign out, when you sign back in you should be able to access
network shares/devices without being asked for credentials.

Note: If still having an issue, you can try leaving the Homegroup, then joining it again.

3. Enter valid user credentials

If you'd like to keep password protected sharing turned on, or for some reason turning it
off does not help, you can use actual username/password to connect. Note that you
have to use an username/password from the target machine, you may have to enter it in
the following format:

User name: servername\username (where "servername" is the name of the target PC,
and username is a valid account on the target PC)

Notes:
The full path of the username could also work as: "\\servername\username" , or even
just "\username", depending on your environment.
If all the above fails, as a last resort for some older versions of Windows, you may have
better luck creating the same username on both the server and client PCs. Also make
sure the password on the server PC is not blank.

4. Add the target PC's network credentials to Credentials Manager

In newer Windows variants, navigate to: Control Panel > User Accounts > Credential
Manager > select "Windows Credentials" > Add a Windows Credential

In that menu, add the computer name you want to access, user name and the
associated password. After adding all the information, you should be able to access it
without further issues.

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Clearing cached/saved Windows credentials

Windows 7
 To remove previously cached/saved credentials on your workstation using the Windows
Credential Manager under Windows 7, perform the following steps:

1. Navigate to the Control Panel (from the Windows/Start menu).

2. Expand the Control Panel and click on 'User Accounts'.

3. On the resulting screen you will see the option to 'Manage your credentials' at the top left.
Select 'Manage your credentials' and review the contents in the main window.

4. Delete (Remove from the Vault) any credentials under the 'Windows Credentials'
and 'Generic Credentials' section that refer to "NEXUS". To do this, click on the
down arrow associated with the saved credentials and if you see an entry with
"NEXUS\" or "nexus\" and your username, choose the option to 'Remove from vault'.

The example above is empty but your list will contain entries. You only need to remove
the NEXUS-related entries. When no more 'NEXUS' entries appear within the Windows
Credentials or Generic Credentials, you should log out of your workstation and log back in.
 Windows 10
To remove previously cached/saved credentials on your workstation using the Windows
Credential Manager under Windows 10, perform the following steps:

1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard or click the Windows Start icon.
2. Start typing Credential Manager, and select the Credential Manager icon.

3. On the resulting screen you will see the choice to manage your Web Credentials or you
Windows Credentials.

4. Delete any credentials under the 'Windows Credentials' grouping that refer to
"NEXUS". To do this, click on the down arrow associated with the saved
credentials and if you see an entry with "NEXUS\" or "nexus\" and your username, choose
the option to 'Remove'.
The example above may be different from what you see. You only need to remove the
NEXUS-related entries. When no more 'NEXUS' entries appear within the Windows
Credentials or Generic Credentials, you should log out of your workstation and log back in.