Basic Credentials

^{Last updated: 2026-04-01}

Purpose

This article describes how to set up basic credentials.

Introduction

Basic Credentials in the Outpost24 Portal enable secure authenticated scanning of web-based assets using standard HTTP Basic authentication, by configuring essential details such as roles, target URLs, usernames, and passwords within the Credentials management interface. This feature allows security teams to perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments on protected resources, ensuring scans can access and evaluate content behind authentication barriers for more accurate threat detection. By setting up Basic Credentials, organizations enhance the depth of their security scans, support compliance with industry standards for authenticated testing, and strengthen overall risk management by identifying vulnerabilities that would otherwise remain hidden in unauthenticated environments.

Adding Credentials

1. Log in to OUTSCAN. See the Logging in to the portal article on how to access the Portal.

2. In the Portal menu view, click the Configuration → Credential.
   

   

   
   

3. Click the Create credentials button to open the create credentials form.
   

   

   
   

Set up Basic Credentials

1. In the drop-down menu select Basic.
   

   

   
   

2. Enter a Credential role.

3. Enter a URL.

4. Enter a Username.

5. Enter a Password.

6. Custom tags that help categorize and organize the credential. Tags can be used to group resources and control access.
   Resource Groups represent sets of tags Users are authorized to use when creating credentials. Selecting a resource group will automatically apply its associated tags to the credential. Users with limited access must select at least one resource group to ensure the credential is created with tags they are permitted to use. Users may also add additional custom tags if needed.
   

   

   
   

7. Click the blue Create credential button.