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. The CredentialsContainer interface also notifies the user agent when an interesting event occurs, such as a 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 |