ASSERT: make sure that you have a valid username/pw v3 connection listed in explorer EXEC: in OpenShift explorer: pick "Edit Connection" in the context-menu of your connection ASSERT: connection wizard pops up with your selected connection. It defaults to OAuth though. EXEC: Switch Protocol from OAuth to Basic and provide some username that differs from what you know it was set to when it worked. Provide password (ex. test-admin->adietish) EXEC: hit "Finish" ASSERT: authentication worked, the connection dialog is closed Result: In explorer you still have the old username displayed (ex. test-admin). EXEC: in Explorer: pick "Refresh" in the context-menu of your connection Result: No change, the connection still lists the projects and displays the old username EXEC: close OpenShift Explorer and open it again Result: The connection now shows up with the changed username