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FEZ Rutherford

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Join date: 9 Dec 2003

Posts: 14

10-11-2006 02:04

Hi there...
Is there a way to set http headers for a request...
I need it to create a basic authentification...

Any ideas?

FEZ

Eloise Pasteur

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Join date: 14 Jul 2004

Posts: 1,952

10-11-2006 04:38

Currently there isn't within lsl.

The llHTTPRequest spawns all kinds of data in to headers though, can't you use that? You can get keys, owners, names etc. to try and filter stuff with.

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FEZ Rutherford

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Join date: 9 Dec 2003

Posts: 14

10-11-2006 05:01

Well the point is, that I want to do an authorization against a exterlnal url (of which I cannot change the code)..

So I either have to set the credentials (which I can't, can I??) OR use the header-field "Authorization" for it.... (as luckily the page uses "Basic" auth)

Jillian Callahan

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Join date: 24 Jun 2004

Posts: 3,766

10-11-2006 09:04

From: FEZ Rutherford

Well the point is, that I want to do an authorization against a exterlnal url (of which I cannot change the code)..

So I either have to set the credentials (which I can't, can I??) OR use the header-field "Authorization" for it.... (as luckily the page uses "Basic" auth)

Usually you can do that in the URL:

http://username:password@website.com/

Thought that's way seriously insecure.

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Ben Fassbinder

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Join date: 16 Jun 2005

Posts: 13

I created a feature request proposal for this

12-06-2006 01:26

I submitted a feature request proposal for custom HTTP headers. Vote here:

http://secondlife.com/vote/vote.php?get_id=2462

SpaceQ Isan

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Join date: 20 Oct 2006

Posts: 22

12-08-2006 13:40

This request is reapearing.. just search
From my poitnt of view it would implement unsecure old way of authentication which would get missued with later implications.

Plus you can always gateway it via your web server and use any authentication to 3rd parties as you wish.

For simplicity and not giving oportunity to use old unsecure ways I am against adding headers. All you need is possible via POST or GET fields.

HTTPRequest and headers
FEZ Rutherford Registered User Join date: 9 Dec 2003 Posts: 14	10-11-2006 02:04 Hi there... Is there a way to set http headers for a request... I need it to create a basic authentification... Any ideas? FEZ
Eloise Pasteur Curious Individual Join date: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 1,952	10-11-2006 04:38 Currently there isn't within lsl. The llHTTPRequest spawns all kinds of data in to headers though, can't you use that? You can get keys, owners, names etc. to try and filter stuff with. _____________________ Eloise's MiniMall Visit Eloise's Minimall New, smaller footprint, same great materials. Check out the new blog
FEZ Rutherford Registered User Join date: 9 Dec 2003 Posts: 14	10-11-2006 05:01 Well the point is, that I want to do an authorization against a exterlnal url (of which I cannot change the code).. So I either have to set the credentials (which I can't, can I??) OR use the header-field "Authorization" for it.... (as luckily the page uses "Basic" auth)
Jillian Callahan Rotary-winged Neko Girl Join date: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,766	10-11-2006 09:04 From: FEZ Rutherford Well the point is, that I want to do an authorization against a exterlnal url (of which I cannot change the code).. So I either have to set the credentials (which I can't, can I??) OR use the header-field "Authorization" for it.... (as luckily the page uses "Basic" auth) Usually you can do that in the URL: http://username:password@website.com/ Thought that's way seriously insecure. _____________________
Ben Fassbinder Registered User Join date: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 13	I created a feature request proposal for this 12-06-2006 01:26 I submitted a feature request proposal for custom HTTP headers. Vote here: http://secondlife.com/vote/vote.php?get_id=2462
SpaceQ Isan Registered User Join date: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 22	12-08-2006 13:40 This request is reapearing.. just search From my poitnt of view it would implement unsecure old way of authentication which would get missued with later implications. Plus you can always gateway it via your web server and use any authentication to 3rd parties as you wish. For simplicity and not giving oportunity to use old unsecure ways I am against adding headers. All you need is possible via POST or GET fields.

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