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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-runrequest-response-fields-17751331/FNiDg6S-lFaGPV0r/v2/images/screenshots/auth/basic.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=FNiDg6S-lFaGPV0r&q=85&s=bc21f32a7255449d829e8cdff286b44b" alt="Basic" width="3024" height="1520" data-path="v2/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`.