How to configure Digest Authentication in Postman?

Postman is an important tool in API Development. Postman allows us to test, modify the APIs, and also build new APIs. There is Digest Authentication in Postman which is an authentication method used in the HTTP communication. In this article, we will see how we can configure Digest Authentication in Postman

What is Digest Authentication in Postman?

In Postman, Digest Authentication is an advanced authentication method as compared to Basic Authentication. It is used in HTTP to secure the communication between the client and server. This authentication uses the hash of the password and other details rather than passing the actual password over the network. Using this Authentication method, we can make the communication more secure.

Steps to Configure Digest Authentication in Postman

Step 1: Open the Postman application and create a new request.

Step 2: Set the request method to GET and enter the URL: https://httpbin.org/digest-auth/auth/user/pass.

Step 3: Now, go to the “Authorization” Tab.

Step 4: We need to select “Digest Auth” from the Dropdown List.

Step 5: Now, we need to enter the username and password. We have set username – user, password – pass.

Step 6: Now, click on the Send button in Postman. The server will respond with the protected resource response message.

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