Mastering Credential Manager API in Android 14+: A Safer Way to Sign In

Nishanth Selvaraju

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Aug 2, 2025

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With Android 14, Google introduced a unified, secure, and developer-friendly way to authenticate users using passwords, passkeys, or federated identity providers. Learn how to implement the Credential Manager API for a modern login experience.

🔐 What Is the Credential Manager API?

The Credential Manager API is a new Jetpack API introduced in Android 14+, unifying multiple sign-in methods like:

• Passwords
• Passkeys (biometric-based, phishing-resistant)
• Federated logins (like Google Sign-In)

It replaces legacy tools like AutofillManager, Smart Lock, and Credential API, offering a streamlined, privacy-focused way to handle credentials.

🧭 Why Switch to Credential Manager?

Traditional Sign-In

> Manual credential handling

> Multiple APIs for each type

> Complex fallback handling

> Less secure

Credential Manager

> Unified credential flow

> Single entry point

> Simpler logic