HTTP Basic Authentication

HTTP authentication provides a general framework for access control and authentication in web-based applications. HTTP Basic authentication provides a username and password to authenticate with the target.

Use HTTP Basic Authentication account keys with File Operations and Web Service workflow activities and HTTP Endpoint targets.

Usage

Complete the following steps to create a new HTTP Basic Authentication account key:

1. In the left navigation menu, click Account Keys.
2. Click New Account Key.
3. From the Account Key Type drop-down list, choose HTTP Basic Authentication.
4. Enter a unique display name for the account key in the Display Name field and a brief description in the Description field.
5. In the Credentials area, specify the following:
   • Username - Enter the HTTP username.
   • Password - Enter the appropriate password. Click the eye icon to display or hide the characters.
   • Authentication Option - Click the drop-down menu and choose the appropriate option:
     • Basic - This option allows usernames and passwords to be sent in clear text. This is the least secure option.
     • Digest - This option uses a challenge-response method to deliver the username and password. This option is more secure than the Basic option but is still not very secure.
     • NTLM - This option offers a more secure challenge-response method than the Digest option.
6. Click Submit.