Interface ProxyAuthenticator


  • public interface ProxyAuthenticator
    Interface for objects that can authenticate someone for using our Proxy on the basis of a username and password.
    • Method Detail

      • authenticate

        boolean authenticate​(String userName,
                             String password)
        Authenticates the user using the specified userName and password.
        Parameters:
        userName - The user name.
        password - The password.
        Returns:
        true if the credentials are acceptable, otherwise false.
      • getRealm

        String getRealm()
        The realm value to be used in the request for proxy authentication ("Proxy-Authenticate" header). Returning null will cause the string "Restricted Files" to be used by default.