TestCredential

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TestCredential

Tests an existing scan credential by attempting to connect to a target computer. This verifies that the credential has network access to the target before using it in a scan.

Syntax

PDQInventory TestCredential -Username <domain\username> -Computer <computerName>

Parameters

Parameter

Required

Description

-Username <domain\username>

Yes

The username of the credential to test (e.g., DOMAIN\svcaccount). This must match a credential already saved in PDQ Inventory.

-Computer <computerName>

Yes

The target computer to test connectivity against. Can be a hostname or IP address.

Exit Codes

Exit Code

Meaning

0

The credential successfully connected to the target computer.

1

Failure. The credential was not found, the connection failed, access was denied, or another error occurred.

Examples

Test a credential against a target computer:

PDQInventory TestCredential -Username DOMAIN\svcaccount -Computer WORKSTATION01

Test a credential using an IP address:

PDQInventory TestCredential -Username DOMAIN\svcaccount -Computer 192.168.1.50

NOTE: The PDQ Inventory background service must be running for this command to work. The -Username must exactly match the username stored in PDQ Inventory Preferences > Credentials.

 

 

 

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