BasicAuthExample

This project demonstrates how to implement Basic Authentication in an ASP.NET Core application. It is designed to serve as a simple and clear reference for developers who want to understand and implement this type of authentication in their APIs.

Features

• Configuration of Basic Authentication with in-memory credential validation.
• User and password validation with appropriate error responses.
• Protection of API endpoints using authentication filters.
• Practical examples of protected routes.

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET 8.
• Minimal dependencies to focus on authentication.

Project Structure

1. Controllers: Contains public and protected endpoints to test authentication.
2. Middleware: Basic Authentication implementation.

How to Use

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/erikfernandes/BasicAuthExample.git
   cd BasicAuthExample

2. Configure the project:
   Update the credentials in the BasicAuthExample/Credentials.cs file or set up your preferred data source.
3. Run the application:

   dotnet run

4. Test the endpoint using tools like Postman, Insomnia, or cURL. Use the HTTP Authorization header with credentials encoded in Base64:

   Authorization: Basic base64(username:password)