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# Using Basic authentication

Basic authentication involves sending a verified username and password with your request. In the request `Auth` tab, select `Basic Auth` from the Auth Type dropdown list.

Enter your API username and password in the Username and Password fields. For extra security, store these in variables.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-ws-multi-message-1777871287/v4kJVi84mU5bo6mp/images/screenshots/auth/basic.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=v4kJVi84mU5bo6mp&q=85&s=b28eba40a881b634e441f221aed794bc" alt="Basic" width="2468" height="942" data-path="images/screenshots/auth/basic.webp" />

In the request Headers, the Authorization header passes the API a Base64 encoded string representing your username and password values, appended to the text `Basic`.