# Configure a Username & Password Credential Provider

> How to create and use a Username & Password Credential Provider

The Username & Password credential provider is tailored for Server Workloads requiring username and password authentication, such as databases and Server Workloads utilizing HTTP Basic authentication.

## Credential Provider configuration

To configure a Username & Password Credential Provider, follow the steps outlined below.

1. Log into your Aembit Tenant.

2. Once you are logged into your tenant, click on the **Credential Providers** tab in the left sidebar. You are directed to the Credential Providers page displaying a list of existing Credential Providers. In this example, there are no existing Credential Providers.

   ![Credential Providers - Main Page Empty](/_astro/credential_providers_main_page_empty.BTUxwZGj_ZknLOA.webp)

3. Click on the **New** button to open the Credential Providers dialog window.

   ![Credential Providers - Dialog Window Empty](/_astro/credential_providers_username_password_dialog_window_empty.XcYWbRhM_2r49ii.webp)

4. In the Credential Providers dialog window, enter the following information:

   * **Name** - Name of the Credential Provider.

   * **Description** - An optional text description of the Credential Provider.

   * **Credential Type** - A dropdown menu that enables you to configure the Credential Provider type. Select **Username & Password**.

   * **Username** - The username serves as the access credential associated with the account or system, allowing authentication for accessing the Server Workload.

     Depending on the context, the **Username** could take various forms:

     * **Email Address** - Use the full email address associated with the account.
     * **Master User** - In certain systems, this might be a master user account that has privileged access.
     * **Account Username** - This could be a specific username assigned to the account for authentication purposes.

     Please make sure to review your Server Workload documentation to determine what is considered a username in that specific context.

     * **Password** - The corresponding password for the provided username. Please refer to the specific Server Workload documentation for accurate configuration details.

   ![Credential Providers - Dialog Window Completed](/_astro/credential_providers_username_password_dialog_window_completed.Ba2bA94Q_Z2b2JjD.webp)

5. Click **Save** when finished. You will be directed back to the Credential Providers page, where you will see your newly created Credential Provider.

   ![Credential Providers - Main Page With New Credential Provider](/_astro/credential_providers_username_password_main_page_with_new_credential_provider.skKCXG9m_26YsH2.webp)