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method

authenticate_or_request_with_http_basic

authenticate_or_request_with_http_basic(realm = "Application", &login_procedure)
public

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# File actionpack/lib/action_controller/metal/http_authentication.rb, line 113
        def authenticate_or_request_with_http_basic(realm = "Application", &login_procedure)
          authenticate_with_http_basic(&login_procedure) || request_http_basic_authentication(realm)
        end

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Testing protected controllers

Towbie ยท Sep 4, 20085 thanks

When testing controllers which are protected with #authenticate_or_request_with_http_basic this is how you can supply the credentials for a successful login:

@request.env["HTTP_AUTHORIZATION"] = "Basic " + Base64::encode64("username:password")

Must be set before the request is sent through #get or whatever method.