Basic Auth Generator
Username
Password
How to Use
- Enter username
- Enter password
- Click "Generate" button
- Copy the generated Authorization header
Usage Example
Generated authentication header format:
Authorization: Basic <base64_encoded_credentials>
Use in HTTP requests:
curl -H "Authorization: Basic YWRtaW46c2VjcmV0" https://api.example.com
Security Tips
- Basic Auth encodes username and password in Base64, but this is not encryption
- Always use Basic Auth over HTTPS connections
- Do not transmit Basic Auth credentials over insecure networks