# Parameter :: 11. `file::`
Controls whether the credentials file path line appears in `.credentials.status` output. Opt-in (default `0`).
- **Default:** `0` (hidden)
- **Constraints:** Accepted values: `0`, `1`, `false`, `true`
- **Purpose:** Exposes the resolved path to `~/.claude/.credentials.json` for diagnostics and tooling integration.
**Examples:**
```text
file::0 → line omitted (default)
file::1 → File: /home/user/.claude/.credentials.json
```
### Referenced Type
- **Fundamental Type:** `bool`
### Referenced Parameter Groups
| 1 | [Field Presence](../param_group/002_field_presence.md) | Member parameter |
### Referenced Commands
| 1 | [`.credentials.status`](../command/002_credentials.md#command--10-credentialsstatus) | Credentials file path line visibility |
### Referenced User Stories
| 1 | [Credential Diagnostics](../user_story/005_credential_diagnostics.md) | Expose file path for tooling and diagnostics |