---
title: Managing Cloud Credentials
---

<head>
  <link rel="canonical" href="https://ranchermanager.docs.rancher.com/reference-guides/user-settings/manage-cloud-credentials"/>
</head>

The creation or association of cloud credentials are part of the cluster creation process, the information below provides guidance on managing credentials in Rancher.

Cloud credentials are bound to their creator's user profile. They **cannot** be shared between non-admin users. However, admins can view and manage the cloud credentials of other users.

## Creating a Cloud Credential

1. Click **☰ > Cluster Management**.
1. Click **Cloud Credentials**.
1. Click **Create**.
1. Click a cloud credential type. The values of this dropdown is based on the `active` [node drivers](../../how-to-guides/new-user-guides/authentication-permissions-and-global-configuration/about-provisioning-drivers/manage-node-drivers.md) in Rancher.
1. Enter a name for the cloud credential.
1. Based on the selected cloud credential type, enter the required values to authenticate with the infrastructure provider.
1. Click **Create**.

**Result:** The cloud credential is created.

## Updating a Cloud Credential

1. Click **☰ > Cluster Management**.
1. Click **Cloud Credentials**.
1. Choose the cloud credential you want to edit and click the **⋮ > Edit Config**.
1. Update the credential information and click **Save**.

**Result:** The cloud credential is updated with the new access credentials.

## Deleting a Cloud Credential

1. Click **☰ > Cluster Management**.
1. Click **Cloud Credentials**.
1. You can either individually delete a cloud credential or bulk delete.

    - To individually delete one, choose the cloud credential you want to edit and click the **⋮ > Delete**.
    - To bulk delete cloud credentials, select one or more cloud credentials from the list. Click **Delete**.
1. Confirm that you want to delete these cloud credentials.
