C# How to convert CredentialCache.DefaultCredentials to PSCredential?

Question

I'm writing a c# program, it will use current user's credential to run a script.

How can I convert CredentialCache.DefaultCredentials object using in access web service to PSCredential object?

Or other better way to create PSCredential without storing username/password?

Are you trying to invoke Powershell via a webservice through the credentials of the user accessing the service?? — David W
– David W, Commented Jul 24, 2012 at 12:51
No, it is just two functions. Web service can use current user credential, and I want powershell does it too. — bychance
– bychance, Commented Jul 24, 2012 at 23:49
This can't be done. See [this question][1] [1]: stackoverflow.com/questions/3917779/… — Flores
– Flores, Commented May 1, 2013 at 11:31

David W · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-25 12:51:41Z

No guarantees here, but you can at least try something like the following pseudocode

// DefaultCredentials returns an ICredentials reference // which can then be used to call GetCredentials, // and *that* returns a NetworkCredential. NetworkCredential netCredential = CredentialCache.DefaultCredentials.GetCredentials(..); // Now, with a NetworkCredential that *might* have a SecurePassword, you // could see if that would work to create a PSCredential. I haven't tested this, // and honestly I'm a bit dubious of the prospects, but its at least a thought. // There may be some translation necessary to even make that SecurePassword work, // assuming it is even available in your context, to something the PSCredential // can use. PSCredential psCredential = new PSCredential(netCredential.UserName, netCredential.SecurePassword);

As noted, this is untested pseudocode, but hopefully it gives you a push in the right direction. Good luck.

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