Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Which HTTP header is used to send credentials in Basic Authentication?
Which HTTP header is used to send credentials in Basic Authentication?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the header for credentials
Basic Authentication sends credentials in the 'Authorization' header.Step 2: Eliminate unrelated headers
'Content-Type' defines data format, 'Accept' defines response format, 'User-Agent' identifies client software, none carry credentials.Final Answer:
Authorization -> Option CQuick Check:
Credentials header = Authorization [OK]
Quick Trick: Credentials go in Authorization header, not Content-Type [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using Content-Type to send credentials
- Confusing Accept header with Authorization
- Sending credentials in User-Agent header
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