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HTTP Basic Auth Header Generator
Enter a username and password to generate the Base64-encoded Authorization: Basic header used for HTTP Basic Authentication.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter a username and password.
- 2The Authorization header is generated automatically.
- 3Copy it into your HTTP client, code, or API tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is Base64 encoding secure on its own?+
No — Base64 is easily reversible, not encryption. Basic Auth should only ever be used over HTTPS, where the connection itself provides the encryption.
Is my password sent anywhere?+
No, the header is generated entirely in your browser using the Base64 encoding built into JavaScript — nothing is transmitted.
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