Proxy-Authorization  

The Proxy-Authorization header functions like the Authorization header. It is used by client applications to respond to Proxy-Authenticate challenges. See Chapter 14 for more on how the challenge/response security mechanism works.

Type

Request header

Basic Syntax

Proxy-Authorization: credentials

Example

Proxy-Authorization: Basic YnJpYW4tdG90dHk6T3ch

 


Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)