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# Enable basic authentication for outbound SOAP

# Enable basic authentication for outbound SOAP {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

If the endpoint requires a user name and password, you can provide credentials using
basic authentication.

## Before you begin

Role required: web_service_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem Web ServicesOutboundSOAP Message.
2. Select a SOAP message record.
3. In the SOAP Message Functions related list, select a function.
4. Select Use basic auth.
5. Enter a user name in the Basic auth user ID field.
6. Enter the password for that user in Basic auth user password.
7. Click Update.

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