Learn more about Windows.Security.Credentials.PasswordVault and its safety.

Asked 2 years ago, Updated 2 years ago, 118 views

I am developing an app at UWP.I learned that Windows.Security.Credentials.PasswordVault exists as a way to store credentials such as username and password.However, there was little information on whether it was a relatively new feature, and I couldn't find a document stating what kind of personality it was.

  • Q1: The linked reference mentioned above is

    Apps and services don't have access to credentials associated with other apps or services.

    It says , but can I think that Apps here refers to each application that I am developing (in other words, what is the basis for the identity of Apps)?

  • Q2: Where and under what conditions are the credentials stored by this API?If it is not accessible (unless you do much) using this API, it is certainly safe.

Q1: The linked reference mentioned above is

Apps and services don't have access to credentials associated with other apps or services.

It says , but can I think that Apps here refers to each application that I am developing (in other words, what is the basis for the identity of Apps)?

Q2: Where and under what conditions are the credentials stored by this API?If you can't access it (unless you've done much), it's definitely safe.

I would like to hear from you about the above points.Or, if you know any documents that contain these contents, please let me know, regardless of Japanese or English.Thank you for your cooperation.

windows windows-store-apps uwp

2022-09-30 19:37

1 Answers

Windows provides the ability to store credentials called Credential Manager.Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, etc. not only store web passwords, but also supportive applications such as Skype use them to store credentials.These can be found in the Credentials Manager on the Control Panel, but some of them may not be displayed.
PasswordVault is also a class to handle these. See also Certificate storage box.


2022-09-30 19:37

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