How to Delete Saved RDP Credentials in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol makes managing remote machines simple, but saving login credentials can lead to security risks. Let's walk through how to delete saved RDP credentials in Windows. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. There are several ways to delete saved RDP credentials, depending on your level of access and technical comfort. Ways to Delete First, use the Windows Credential Manager. Open the Control Panel, then select Credential Manager. Click on Windows Credentials and find the RDP entry, usually labeled TERMSRV followed by the remote machine’s name or IP. Click it, select Remove, and confirm. Next time you connect, you'll be asked to re-enter your credentials. Second, through the Remote Desktop Connection app. Launch it by pressing Win + R, typing mstsc, and pressing Enter. Click Show Options, and under the General tab, you may see a Delete Credentials button. If it's not available, go back to Credential Manager. Third, for IT administrators, Group Policy can block users from saving RDP credentials in the first place. Launch the Group Policy Editor with gpedit.msc, then navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Connection Client. Double-click Do not allow passwords to be saved, set it to Enabled, and apply the changes. This stops users from saving new credentials, but does not remove any that are already stored. To delete existing credentials, use Credential Manager or the command line method mentioned earlier. Fourth, if you’re an advanced user, you can clear the history of saved RDP connections through the Windows Registry. Open regedit, then go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Terminal Server Client Delete the entries under the Servers key to remove stored hostnames, and the MRU entries under Default to clear the list of recent connections. Note that this only removes connection history, not saved passwords. Be careful when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can affect system stability. Beyond these methods, regularly managing stored credentials improve security and reduces remote access errors. Best practices include using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, auditing credentials, and applying session timeout policies. For more information, check out our official blog post on deleting saved RDP credentials in Windows, linked in the description below.