View this page in the latest version of Appian. a!httpAuthenticationBasic() Function Share Share via LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link Print On This Page Note: this function is used only for the HTTP Upload and HTTP Download smart services. Authentication for general HTTP requests is managed using integrations and HTTP or Open API connected systems. Function a!httpAuthenticationBasic( username, password, preemptive ) Creates an object that contains the information required to perform HTTP Basic authentication. Parameters Keyword Type Description username Text The username to use during the authentication. Created with a!scsField(). password Text The password to use during the authentication. Created with a!scsField(). preemptive Boolean Determines whether or not authentication credentials are sent only after a 401 Not Authorized response or, when true, before the system has challenged. Default: false. Feature compatibility The table below lists this function's compatibility with various features in Appian. Feature Compatibility Note Portals Partially compatible Can be used with Appian Portals if it is connected using an integration and web API. Offline Mobile Partially compatible Can be used with offline mobile if it is loaded at the top of the form. Sync-Time Custom Record Fields Incompatible Real-Time Custom Record Fields Incompatible Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. Process Reports Incompatible Cannot be used to configure a process report. Process Events Incompatible Cannot be used to configure a process event node, such as a start event or timer event. Feedback Was this page helpful? SHARE FEEDBACK Loading...