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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-4e261c89/kye-Frx2RhvFFiwE/images/screenshots/auth/basic.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kye-Frx2RhvFFiwE&q=85&s=f04049fe7bf4d3d48f2635545581a393" 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`.