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This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The credentials
property of the Navigator
interface returns the CredentialsContainer
interface which exposes methods to request credentials and notify the user agent when interesting events occur, such as successful sign in or sign out. This interface can be used for feature detection.
Syntax
var credentialsContainer = Navigator.credentials
Value
The CredentialsContainer
interface.
Example
if ('credentials' in navigator) { navigator.credentials.get({password: true}) .then(function(creds) { //Do something with the credentials. }); } else { //Handle sign-in the way you did before. };
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Credential Management Level 1 | Editor's Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 51.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | 51.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 51.0 |