Basic Auth Encoder
Build or decode an HTTP Basic Authorization header, and see why credentials never belong in a URL.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Basic Auth Encoder free?
Yes. Basic Auth Encoder is free to use and needs no account. A fair-use rate limit applies per address so the tool stays available for everyone.
What does Basic Auth Encoder do?
Build or decode an HTTP Basic Authorization header, and see why credentials never belong in a URL.. It is one of the free developers tools ShortFreeURL publishes; the full list is on the tools page.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. Open the page and use it. An account is only needed if you want to keep, edit or measure the links you create — that is what the ShortFreeURL dashboard is for.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes. Every tool on the site works in a mobile browser as well as on a desktop.