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# Credential management

**Credential management** in the context of privileged access management (PAM) focuses on securing, controlling, and monitoring access to [privileged accounts](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/privileged-account/). It involves centralized storage of credentials, automated [password rotation](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/password-rotation/), and secure injection into sessions without exposing them to end users.

In Devolutions PAM, credential management is designed to protect high-risk accounts by brokering credentials on behalf of the user. Credentials are stored in encrypted vaults and injected into sessions, minimizing the risk of credential theft. Access to credentials is governed by strict permissions and can be audited for [compliance](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting/).

Credential management can also be extended by integrating external PAM solutions. This allows organizations to leverage their existing infrastructure while still benefiting from secure session brokering and audit trails within Remote Desktop Manager.

#### Credential management aliases

* PAM credential vaulting
* Privileged credential management

#### Related topics

* [External PAM integrations](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/external-pam-integrations/)
* [Password rotation](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/password-rotation/)
* [Security](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/security/)
* [Secrets management](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/secrets-management/)

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Discovering your credentials using scans](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/2829964-discovering-your-credentials-using-scans?sid=17283e3a-71c7-4e21-a204-056ec8347b6d\&sid_i=8)


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