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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

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 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