Delete stored credentials

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• Smart Lock for Passwords is deprecated and developers should migrate to Credential Manager for enhanced security and user experience.

• Credential Manager supports passkey, password, and federated identity authentication, offering greater flexibility and stronger protection.

• Credentials stored via Smart Lock should be deleted upon failed login attempts or when a user deletes their account within the app.

• Developers can utilize the CredentialsClient.delete() method to programmatically remove credentials from Smart Lock.

Deprecated: Smart Lock for Passwords is deprecated. To ensure the continued security and usability of your app, migrate to Credential Manager today. Credential Manager supports passkey, password, and federated identity authentication (such as Sign-in with Google), stronger security, and a more consistent user experience.

Delete credentials from Smart Lock when either of the following circumstances occur:

• Signing in with the credentials fails because the account no longer exists or the password is incorrect.
• The user completes the app's account deletion flow.

To delete credentials, call CredentialsClient.delete():

mCredentialsClient.delete(credential).addOnCompleteListener(
        new OnCompleteListener<Void>() {
            @Override
            public void onComplete(@NonNull Task<Void> task) {
                if (task.isSuccessful()) {
                    // Credential deletion succeeded.
                    // ...
                }
            }
        });