Basic authentication plugin - just keep it simple

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
January 10, 2022
Size
21.18KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.83333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Notifications
WebRequest
Storage
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Basic Authentication Extension

Please note that this extension does not collect, store or process your private information as well as it does not collect any analytics data.

Basic authentication credentials are stored locally on your machine and they are not synchronized with any external service. Any saved data will be lost once extension will be uninstalled.

You are using at your own risk.

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Basic authentication is widely used for many staging environments. With this extension you can automate the logging process with a few easy steps.

If you don't need specific domain settings just put your credentials at the very beginning of your work and don't worry about Basic Auth prompt window anymore.

At any time you can use \"Advanced settings\" to provide more credentials for specific domains.

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Last changes:
- Manifest 3 update
- Removed proxy support
- Code refactoring

In order to improve your experience please report bugs and issues!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Basic Authentication", "description": "Basic authentication plugin - just keep it simple", "version": "2.0.0", "icons": { "16": "assets/icon16.png", "48": "assets/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "32": "assets/icon32.png" }, "default_popup": "config.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "notifications", "webRequest", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Basic Authentication extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Basic Authentication extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Basic Authentication extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Basic Authentication extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Basic Authentication extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Basic Authentication extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Basic Authentication Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Basic Authentication extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Basic Authentication extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Basic Authentication extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Basic Authentication extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Basic Authentication extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Basic Authentication extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Basic Authentication extension file

Select and download the Basic Authentication extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Basic Authentication extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Basic Authentication extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Basic Authentication extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Basic Authentication extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bruce Czerniak (ID: 0000006725e5075a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/24/2022 Does not work in edge 99, used to be working. Switched to MultiPass instead.

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Ali Jamadi (ID: 000000008709961d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2020 Great minimal tool, does exactly what you want. Very straightforward.

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Artur Kiszkielis (ID: 000000bfbc8d629e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2019 Great tool!

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Wojciech Konstanty (ID: 000000b3e7b937af) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2018 DevOps sends their regards :D