Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Given the username 'user' and password 'pass', what is the value of the Authorization header in Basic Authentication?
Given the username 'user' and password 'pass', what is the value of the Authorization header in Basic Authentication?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Combine username and password with colon
Combine 'user' and 'pass' as 'user:pass'.Step 2: Encode 'user:pass' in base64
Encoding 'user:pass' in base64 results in 'dXNlcjpwYXNzdA=='.Final Answer:
Authorization: Basic dXNlcjpwYXNzdA== -> Option CQuick Check:
Base64('user:pass') = dXNlcjpwYXNzdA== [OK]
Quick Trick: Encode 'username:password' in base64 for header value [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Encoding username and password separately
- Adding extra characters or padding incorrectly
- Using wrong base64 string
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