Enter Credentials

If you are prompted for credentials when accessing a data source, an error message appears. Click Manage Credentials to open the Manage Credentials dialog box.

Missing Report Element Error Message

When you encounter a missing credentials situation, a Manage Credentials menu item is also added to the File menu. This menu item remains on the File menu for the rest of the current session. You can use the Manage Credentials menu item to access the Manage Credentials dialog box. By default, this menu item does not appear until it is needed. However, your system administrator can permanently enable this menu item.

Use the Manage Credentials dialog box to specify an authentication domain and to enter your user name and password. To enter your credentials, complete these steps:

Select an Authentication domain.

Manage Credentials Dialog Box
Enter your User name.
Enter your Password.
Confirm your password in the Password confirm field.
Click Add. Your Authentication domain and User name display in the dialog box.

Manage Credentials Dialog Box with Credentials Added
(Optional) Add another authentication domain, user name, and password. Click Add.
Click Close.

Note: Your user ID and password are valid for the current session only. They are stored in memory, not in metadata.