This sample shows how to use the Windows.Security.Credentials.UI.CredentialPicker class to retrieve credentials, which can then be passed to APIs that may require credentials (for example, HttpClient). This can be used in support of single sign on (SSO).
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Operating system requirements
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Build the sample
Credential-saving behavior will change depending on whether or not the application has the enterpriseAuthentication capability. Compile both with and without this capability to see the different behaviors.
- Start Visual Studio 2013 and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
- Go to the directory in which you unzipped the sample. Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the Visual Studio 2013 Solution (.sln) file.
- Press F7 or use Build > Build Solution to build the sample.
Run the sample
To debug the app and then run it, press F5 or use Debug > Start Debugging. To run the app without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or use Debug > Start Without Debugging.