Credentials

The Credentials page lists all network and infrastructure credentials used to monitor network devices, hosts, and virtual devices through Network Collectors. You can search for credentials by display name or filter them by credential type.

Add credentials

You can add SNMP and WMI credentials when adding nodes or hosts, or when discovering devices on your network.

• Add network devices for monitoring in SolarWinds Observability SaaS

• Discover network devices in SolarWinds Observability SaaS

• Add a self-managed host

Review where credentials are used

1. In SolarWinds Observability, click Settings > Credentials.

2. Find the credential to review.

   • Enter a search term in the search bar.

   • Click Network or Infrastructure to narrow the list, then optionally filter by credential type.

3. View usage details:

   1. Select a credential record to open the usage panel.

   2. To view details about an entity that uses the credentials, click the entity name on the usage panel to open the entity details view.

Delete credentials

You must have the Owner or Admin role to delete credentials. See Permissions.

1. In SolarWinds Observability, click Settings > Credentials.

2. Find the credential to delete.

3. Click the vertical ellipsis next to the credential and click Delete.

4. In the confirmation dialog, select Remove Network Devices and Hosts if the credential is in use.

   Selecting this option removes both the credential and network devices/hosts that use it. This avoids broken monitoring and missing metrics.

5. Click Delete.

SolarWinds Observability deletes the credential and the selected devices/hosts.