Nuget_credentialproviders_path -

export NUGET_CREDENTIALPROVIDERS_PATH="$HOME/.nuget/plugins/netcore/CredentialProvider.Microsoft" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Important Considerations

By default, nuget.exe searches for credential providers in specific standard locations, such as the same folder as the executable or %LocalAppData%\NuGet\CredentialProviders . The NUGET_CREDENTIALPROVIDERS_PATH variable overrides or extends these locations, allowing you to store and access providers from any directory.

The purpose of the nuget_credentialproviders_path setting is to allow users to install custom credential provider assemblies in a specific directory, which are then used by NuGet to authenticate with package sources. This setting is useful for organizations that use custom authentication mechanisms or want to manage credentials centrally.

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Provider not found | Check that the folder path is correct and contains an executable with the expected name (case‑sensitive). | | Authentication fails | Run with --interactive flag, or set NUGET_CREDENTIALPROVIDER_VERBOSE=true to see debug logs. | | Path with spaces | Wrap the path in quotes when setting the variable. | | Docker/Linux containers | Ensure the provider binary is executable ( chmod +x ) and Linux‑compatible (not just a Windows .exe ). |

To set up a custom path, use the command line or system environment settings:

Are you trying to set this up for a or a local development environment?

Example folder structure:

$env:NUGET_CREDENTIALPROVIDERS_PATH="C:\NuGet\CredentialProviders"