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Howto: Add Basic Authentication Header to HTTPService July 4, 2008

HTTPService in flex supports addition of headers as required. Follow the steps below to add authetication headers to your HTTPService when accessing a service protected by basic authentication.

<mx:Script>
    <![CDATA[
        import mx.utils.Base64Encoder;
        import mx.controls.Alert;
        
        private var baseUrl:String = "http://phprestsql.sourceforge.net/tutorial/user";
        private var auth:String = "p126371rw:demo";
        
        private function init():void{
            var encoder : Base64Encoder = new Base64Encoder();
            encoder.encode(auth);
            userService.headers["Authorization"] = "Basic " + encoder.toString();
            deleteUser();
        }
    ]]>
</mx:Script>
	

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