System.Web 2.0.0.0 System.Configuration.ConfigurationElement The class provides a way to programmatically access and modify the credentials element of a forms section in the authentication section of the configuration file. This type is part of a group that includes the , the , and the types. With the exception of the collection type, all the others directly affect the underlying configuration tags. The can write information into the related section of the configuration file according to the restrictions defined by . Any attempt to write in a configuration file at a level not allowed in the hierarchy will result in an error message generated by the parser. However, you can use this class to read configuration information at any level in the hierarchy. For safety and scalability, it is recommended that you use an external repository, such as a database, to keep the users' credentials. Configures user credentials for ASP.NET applications that use form-based authentication. Constructor To be added. Initializes a new instance of the class. 2.0.0.0 Property System.Configuration.ConfigurationProperty("passwordFormat", DefaultValue="SHA1") System.Web.Configuration.FormsAuthPasswordFormat To be added. To be added. Gets or sets the password format. 2.0.0.0 Property System.Configuration.ConfigurationPropertyCollection To be added. To be added. To be added. 2.0.0.0 Property System.Configuration.ConfigurationProperty("", Options=System.Configuration.ConfigurationPropertyOptions.IsDefaultCollection) System.Web.Configuration.FormsAuthenticationUserCollection To be added. To be added. Gets the users' names and password credentials. 2.0.0.0