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RDP Credentials Not Saving Issue How To Save Remote Desktop Username And Password

Are you searching for a way to fix RDP not saving the credentials [password and username] during the session? If yes then dont worry. You are not alone on this planet. Its a very common issue for windows 10 users.

Many users reported that some RDP connections are not saving the username and password. Mostly, this happens after a new windows 10 update. Thats why, you can see a large quarry about how do I save my remote desktop username and password?

Because of this issue, it would always prompt to enter the password and you have to enter the remote desktop username and password [credentials] again and again.

So here is the solution to fix Microsoft remote desktop wont save username and password in windows 10 and other OS versions.

Tips: Do you know how to Ctrl + Alt + Del in Remote Desktop Session? Check the tutorial.

Methods To Fix Windows 10 Remote Desktop Not Saving Password And Username

Here we are adding two different working methods to enable credentials saving function for windows 10 remote desktop connection.

Method 01 Fix RDP Not Saving Credentials Using Group Policy Editor

We can easily fix this issue by applying the simple modifications in windows 10 group policy editor section. When you try to save credentials on a remote desktop, you may see the message below.

Your credentials did not work. Your system administrator does not allow the use of saved credentials to log on to the remote computer terminal.server.com because its identity is not fully verified. Please enter new credentials.

Apply the below changes in windows group policy editor and it will allow you to save RDP credentials. Check the official source for reference.

1. Open Windows Run Dialog Box : Press & Hold the Windows Key + R and it will open the Windows Run dialog.

1. Type gpedit.msc >> press Enter key from keyboard and it will bring up Group Policy Editor on windows pc.

1. Once you are into Group Policy Editor, Select Local Computer Policy >>> Computer Configuration >>> Expand Administrative Templates >>> expand System >>> select the Credentials Delegation option.

1. Next, double-click the policy Allow Delegating fresh credentials.

1. Now select the option Enabled and click the Show button and then type TERMSRV/* in the Add servers to the list box as shown in below screenshot.

1. Click OK, then OK again to save changes.

Method 02 Set One System to Save Credentials

Follow the below steps as it is to setup your system to store single RDP connections.

1. Type credential in the search box and select the Credential Manager option.

1. Click on the Add a generic credential option from the manage your credentials section.

1. Now in the Internet or network address field, provide the name or IP address of the server.
2. Same as above, type the username and password that you want to store.

1. Most important, uncheck the Always Ask For Credentials option from the Remote Desktop connection prompt.

After applying the above changes, RDP will store the user name and password for next session. That means, it will not ask you to reenter the remote desktop connection credentials again and again.

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I hope this tutorial will help you to stop remote desktop from prompting for username and password. If you have any other tips related to fixing this issue, please comment below. We will check and include in this guide.