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HTTP Basic Auth Credentials

HTTP Basic Auth credentials allow your SubverseAI agents to authenticate with web services using the standard HTTP Basic authentication scheme.

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Overview

HTTP Basic Auth provides access to:
  • REST APIs requiring username/password authentication
  • Legacy web services
  • Simple authentication schemes
  • Intranet and internal services
  • Development and testing endpoints

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Dashboard Screenshot

API Service Dashboard Configure basic auth credentials in your service provider’s dashboard

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Steps to Create HTTP Basic Auth Credentials

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1. Identify Basic Auth Requirements

Check your API documentation to confirm it uses HTTP Basic authentication:
  • Look for “Basic Authentication” or “HTTP Basic Auth”
  • Check for username/password requirements
  • Verify the authentication header format

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2. Get Authentication Credentials

From your service provider, collect:
  • Username: Your API username or client ID
  • Password: Your API password or client secret

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3. Add to SubverseAI

  1. Go to Credentials in your SubverseAI dashboard
  2. Click Create New Credential
  3. Select HTTP Basic Auth from the credential types
  4. Enter a name for your credential
  5. Fill in the required fields:
    • Username: Your API username
    • Password: Your API password
  6. Click Test Connection to verify the credentials work
  7. Click Save Credential

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Required Fields

  • Name: A descriptive name for your credential
  • Username: Your API username or client ID
  • Password: Your API password or client secret

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Usage Tips

  • Use HTTPS endpoints to protect credentials in transit
  • Create dedicated API users for SubverseAI access
  • Use strong, unique passwords for each service
  • Regularly rotate credentials for security

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Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized: Verify username and password are correct Invalid Credentials: Check for typos and ensure credentials are up-to-date Connection Failed: Verify the service URL and network connectivity Encoding Issues: Ensure special characters in credentials are properly handled

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Next Steps

After creating your HTTP Basic Auth credentials:
  • Set up authenticated API requests
  • Configure secure web service integrations
  • Build authentication testing workflows
  • Monitor authentication success rates
  • Implement credential rotation procedures