Azure Active Directory web credentials stored following RDP session

ClanCake 0 Reputation points
2024-07-11T04:07:42.6833333+00:00

I have 2 devices. 1 Entra joined device and the other 1 is a PC but both are connected in a same network. I tried to connect my Entra joined device from PC through Remote desktop Connection(“Use a web account to sign in to the remote computer” option). It asked for the Microsoft credentials and I entered it and able to access the Entra joined device from my PC. However, on subsequent connections, I only entered the computer name and username/email in Remote Desktop Connection app and not the password. It doesn't give me the option to enter the password. It seems credentials are somehow being cached as if they try reconnecting, they’re not prompted for a password. I even restarted both devices.

I have checked the passwords stored in the credential manager but cannot see any stored passwords there. I've seen a few things in the forums that suggest maybe the connection is being remembered by Entra – “Microsoft Entra remembers up to 15 hosts for 30 days before prompting again”. However, I'm unsure if this is the same thing, and if it is, how can I clear that connection information from my PC.

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A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
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  1. Akhilesh 8,135 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-12T12:29:24.4033333+00:00

    Hi @ClanCake

    Thank you for reaching!

    I understand that you have been logged into RDP without password as it didn't give option to enter the password.

    If the remote desktop is not asking for credentials while connecting, it is possible that your credentials were saved on the remote computer or on your local computer.
    To fix this issue please How to enable or disable Always Prompt for Password upon Remote Desktop Connection to Windows PC
    https://windowsreport.com/remote-desktop-not-asking-for-credentials/

    Enable or Disable Automatic Login
    If the above steps are not work for you, please share the steps you have followed to setup the RDP.

    Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

    Thanks.

    Akhilesh.

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