Basic authentication

How to configure basic authentication for Snyk API and Web targets

Configure basic authentication to scan targets protected by HTTP Basic Access Authentication.

Basic authentication is an authentication scheme built into the HTTP protocol. When you access a protected resource, the browser prompts you with a dialog to log in.

This authentication process differs from your application's own authentication system and from form-based authentication methods. Basic authentication sends credentials in the HTTP header rather than through form submission.

Set up basic authentication

1. From the Targets page, locate your target and click the gear icon to access the target settings.

2. Select the Authentication tab.

3. Scroll down to the Basic Auth section.

4. Enter your credentials (username and password).

5. Click Save and enable.

Snyk API & Web saves the credentials and enables basic authentication. Snyk uses these credentials to access and scan your protected application.

You can disable or enable basic authentication anytime using the Off/On toggle button, or delete the configuration using the Delete button.