WinRM Credentials

^{Last Updated:2026-01-26}

Purpose

This article describes how set up the WinRM credentials in the Portal.

Introduction

WinRM Credentials enable secure authenticated scanning of Windows-based assets over the Windows Remote Management (WS-Management) protocol, allowing security teams to configure domain-specific authentication details such as roles, domains, usernames, passwords, and CA certificates within the Credentials management interface. By enabling WinRM Credentials, organizations can perform deeper, more accurate vulnerability assessments by collecting system configuration and patch state directly from the host with the appropriate permissions, rather than relying solely on unauthenticated network probes. This feature improves coverage of Windows endpoints and servers, strengthens compliance reporting, and enhances overall risk management by providing reliable, privilege-aware visibility into WinRM-exposed systems in environments where remote management is already operational and governed by policy.

Adding Credentials

1. Log in to OUTSCAN. See the Logging in to the portal article on how to access the Portal.

2. In the Portal view, click the Account button in the upper right corner. Initials in the button may differ depending on the account name.
   

   

    

3. Select Credentials in the context menu.
   

   

    

4. Click the + Add credentials button to open the Add credentials form.
   

   

   
   

Set up WinRM Credentials

1. In the drop-down menu select WINRM.

2. Enter a Role.

3. Enter a Domain.

4. Enter a Username.

5. Enter a Password.

6. Upload a CA certificate.

7. Click the blue ADD button.