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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-6a414c21/ppdNOou-YPUhkcJt/v2/images/screenshots/auth/basic.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=ppdNOou-YPUhkcJt&q=85&s=b68a0e9663e794ae2d2c327d7dcffebd" 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`.