# Credential Manager

The **Credential Manager** allows you to securely store and manage login credentials required to connect to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud instances. These credentials are necessary for synchronizing artifacts, executing deployments, and running validations.

### **Steps to Register a Credential:**

1. Navigate to **Administrative Manager**.
2. Click on **Register Credential**.
3. Enter the required details:
   * **Credential Name**: Provide a name of your choice.
   * **Credential Type**: Select **Public Cloud**.
   * **Scope**: Choose the visibility of the credential:
     * **Global** – Accessible to all users.
     * **Private** – Accessible only to the user who created it.
   * **User Name**: Enter the **SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud** username**.**
   * **Password**: Enter the **SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud** password.
4. Click **Save**.

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