> ## Documentation Index
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# HTTP Basic Auth Credentials

> How to create and configure HTTP Basic authentication credentials for SubverseAI

# HTTP Basic Auth Credentials

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

## 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

## Dashboard Screenshot

![API Service Dashboard](https://example.com/screenshots/basic-auth-dashboard.png)
*Configure basic auth credentials in your service provider's dashboard*

## Steps to Create HTTP Basic Auth Credentials

### 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

### 2. Get Authentication Credentials

From your service provider, collect:

* **Username**: Your API username or client ID
* **Password**: Your API password or client secret

### 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**

## Required Fields

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

## 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

## 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

## 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