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# Configure credentials inheritance on entries in Devolutions Server

Credentials inheritance lets an entry automatically use the credentials defined on its parent folder or entry, instead of storing its own. This reduces duplicate credential management and keeps access centralized at the folder or vault level.

#### Configure the parent folder or entry with credentials

Before child entries can inherit credentials, the parent must have its own credentials configured correctly.

1. In Devolutions Server, select the folder or entry that will act as the credentials source.
2. Open ***Properties***.
3. Go to ***Common*** – ***General*** – ***Credentials***.
4. Select how the credentials are provided in the *​*​***Credentials***​*​* drop-down menu.
5. Enter the credentials to be inherited, depending on what you selected in the *​*​***Credentials***​*​* drop-down menu.

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6. Save the folder or entry.

#### Configure inheritance on a child entry

1. Select the entry you want to configure.
2. Open ***Properties***.
3. Go to ***Common*** – ***General*** – ***Credentials***.
4. Select ***Inherited***.

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5. Save the entry.

The entry now uses the credentials defined on its parent. Repeat these steps for each child entry that should inherit from the same parent.

### See also

* [Inheritance](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/inheritance-in-remote-desktop-manager)
* [User groups based security](/server/web-interface/user-group-based-security.md)
* [Vault access in Devolutions Server](/server/web-interface/vault-access-in-devolutions-server.md)


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