Proxy-Authenticate

The HTTP Proxy-Authenticate response header defines the authentication method that should be used to gain access to a resource behind a proxy server. It authenticates the request to the proxy server, allowing it to transmit the request further.

The Proxy-Authenticate header is sent along with a 407 Proxy Authentication Required.

Header type Response header
Forbidden header name no

Syntax

Proxy-Authenticate: <type> realm=<realm>

Directives

<type>
Authentication type. A common type is "Basic". IANA maintains a list of authentication schemes.
realm=<realm>
A description of the protected area, the realm. If no realm is specified, clients often display a formatted host name instead.

Examples

Proxy-Authenticate: Basic

Proxy-Authenticate: Basic realm="Access to the internal site"

Specifications

Specification Title
RFC 7235, section 4.3: Proxy-Authenticate HTTP/1.1: Authentication
RFC 7617 The 'Basic' HTTP Authentication Scheme

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Proxy-AuthenticateChrome Full support 1Edge Full support ≤79Firefox Full support 1IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari ? WebView Android Full support 37Chrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

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See also