# Basic HTTP Authentication Support

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Basic HTTP Authentication is now available for agency and enterprise users, enabling validation of password-protected pages including staging and development environments.

We're pleased to announce that **Basic HTTP Authentication support** is now available for all agency and enterprise users. This new capability addresses a frequent request from our users who need to validate protected web pages.

With [Basic HTTP Authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication) support, you can now validate pages that require authentication, such as staging environments, development sites, and other protected areas.

## Secure Credential Management

Credentials can be configured through the [Authentications section](https://rocketvalidator.com/basic_auths), where you can manage all your authentication settings.

<img src="https://rocketvalidator.com/images/blog/2025-01/basic-http-auth-01.png" class="screenshot" alt="Credentials form, allowing to safely enter your credentials">

All credentials are encrypted before storage in our database, and you maintain full control to modify or remove them as needed.

## Usage in Validation Reports

Implementing authentication in your validation workflow is straightforward. You can apply credentials to any validation report or [scheduled report](https://docs.rocketvalidator.com/scheduling/).

<img src="https://rocketvalidator.com/images/blog/2025-01/basic-http-auth-02.png" class="screenshot" alt="Drop-down menu to select the credentials to use for a validation report">

Once configured, Rocket Validator will automatically include the appropriate authentication headers when requesting pages from your server.

## Agency and Enterprise Availability

This feature is available to all **[agency](https://rocketvalidator.com/pricing/)** and **[enterprise](https://rocketvalidator.com/contact?enterprise=true)** subscribers.

If you're interested in accessing this feature, you can upgrade to Rocket Validator Agency through your [subscriptions page](https://rocketvalidator.com/subscriptions).

For questions or additional information, please [contact our support team](https://rocketvalidator.com/contact).

## Security Measures

RocketValidator.com employs industry-standard encryption protocols to protect your credentials. For detailed information about our security practices, please review our updated [terms of service](https://rocketvalidator.com/terms#appendix-d).

## Additional Resources

For comprehensive information about implementing Basic HTTP Authentication with Rocket Validator, please refer to our [documentation](https://docs.rocketvalidator.com/basic-authentication/).