VAULTCMD Windows Command Guide
The Windows vaultcmd command allows users to access and manage credentials in the Windows Credential Manager from the command line. It provides various options to add, delete, and list credentials, making it easier to securely store and retrieve sensitive information. Use this command to streamline the management of credentials in Windows environments efficiently.
VAULTCMD Syntax:
Section titled “VAULTCMD Syntax:”vaultcmd [option] [parameter]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -a | Perform action A |
| -b | Perform action B |
| -c | Perform action C |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file.txt | Specify a file to operate on |
| folder | Specify a folder to operate on |
| user123 | Specify a user to perform action for |
VAULTCMD Command Samples:
Section titled “VAULTCMD Command Samples:”Add a Windows credential
Section titled “Add a Windows credential”vaultcmd /add "MyCredential" /user:admin /password:Password123 /target:myserverAdd a new Windows credential named “MyCredential” with username “admin” and password “Password123” for the target “myserver”.
List all saved credentials
Section titled “List all saved credentials”vaultcmd /listView a list of all saved credentials in the Windows Vault.
Remove a specific credential
Section titled “Remove a specific credential”vaultcmd /delete "MyCredential"Delete the Windows credential named “MyCredential” from the vault.
Export list of credentials to a file
Section titled “Export list of credentials to a file”vaultcmd /list > credentials.txtExport the list of saved credentials to a text file named “credentials.txt”.
Show detailed information about a specific credential
Section titled “Show detailed information about a specific credential”vaultcmd /show "MyCredential"Display detailed information about the Windows credential named “MyCredential”.
Clear all saved credentials
Section titled “Clear all saved credentials”vaultcmd /clearRemove all saved credentials from the Windows Vault.
Backup Windows Vault
Section titled “Backup Windows Vault”vaultcmd /backup C:\VaultBackupCreate a backup of the Windows Vault and store it in the directory “C:\VaultBackup”.
VAULTCMD FAQ:
Section titled “VAULTCMD FAQ:”How do I use vaultcmd in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use vaultcmd in Windows?”To use the vaultcmd command in Windows, execute the following command:
vaultcmd --listHow can I add a credential to Windows Credential Manager using vaultcmd?
Section titled “How can I add a credential to Windows Credential Manager using vaultcmd?”To add a credential using vaultcmd, use the following command:
vaultcmd add -user MyUser -password MyPassword -target NewCredentialHow can I remove a credential from Windows Credential Manager with vaultcmd?
Section titled “How can I remove a credential from Windows Credential Manager with vaultcmd?”To remove a credential using vaultcmd, use the following command:
vaultcmd delete -target CredentialToDeleteHow do I update a credential in Windows Credential Manager using vaultcmd?
Section titled “How do I update a credential in Windows Credential Manager using vaultcmd?”To update a credential using vaultcmd, use the following command:
vaultcmd update -user NewUser -password NewPassword -target CredentialToUpdateHow can I view all credentials stored in Windows Credential Manager with vaultcmd?
Section titled “How can I view all credentials stored in Windows Credential Manager with vaultcmd?”To view all credentials using vaultcmd, execute the following command:
vaultcmd --listHow do I backup Windows Credential Manager credentials with vaultcmd?
Section titled “How do I backup Windows Credential Manager credentials with vaultcmd?”To backup credentials using vaultcmd, use the following command:
vaultcmd export -file C:\Path\To\Backup\FileApplications of the VAULTCMD Command
Section titled “Applications of the VAULTCMD Command”- Permits users to back up or restore credentials.
- Provides the ability to list the credentials stored in the Credential Manager.
- Allows users to add, display, and delete stored credentials.