Tools

Basic Auth

Generate Basic Auth Credentials

Generate username and password for HTTP Basic Authentication with htpasswd file output.

Options

Username Length

Password Length

Include in Password

NumbersUppercase LettersSpecial Characters

Credentials

Username

Password

HTTP Authorization Header

.htpasswd File Content

Example URL with Embedded Auth

Usage Instructions

1. HTTP Authorization Header:

Use the generated header in your HTTP requests to authenticate with Basic Auth protected resources.

2. .htpasswd File Setup:

Create a .htpasswd file in a secure location (outside your web root) and paste the generated content. Then reference this file in your nginx server configuration.

3. Nginx Configuration Example:

4. URL with Embedded Auth:

Use the example URL format for quick testing, but avoid embedding credentials in URLs in production environments.

5. Security Notes:

Always use HTTPS when transmitting Basic Auth credentials
Store the .htpasswd file outside your web root directory
The generated hash is simplified for demo - use proper bcrypt in production
Consider using more secure authentication methods for production applications
Regularly rotate credentials and use strong, unique passwords