Web Credentials

^{Last updated: 2025-09-30}

Purpose

This article describe how to set up Web Credentials.

Introduction

Web Credentials enable secure authenticated scanning of web applications by configuring credentials such as roles, URLs, and customizable fields like usernames, passwords, PINs, tokens, or security questions within the Portal’s Credentials management interface. This feature supports comprehensive vulnerability assessments by allowing tailored authentication data for web-based systems, ensuring scans access protected resources accurately. By setting up Web Credentials, security teams can enhance the precision of vulnerability detection, maintain compliance with security standards, and strengthen risk management for web assets, making it a critical tool for thorough and secure application testing.

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 view, click the Account button in the upper right corner. Initials in the button may differ depending on the account name.
   

   

   
   

3. Select Credentials in the context menu.
   

   

   
   

4. Click the + Add credentials button to open the Add credentials form.
   

   

Set up Web Credentials

1. In the drop-down menu select Web.
   

   

2. Enter a Role.

3. Enter a URL.

4. If more fields are required click Add new field to create the number of fields needed.
   

   

   
    Select a field type from list and enter credentials accordingly.

   • Username

   • PIN

   • Security Question

   • Domain

   • E-mail

   • Member number

   • Password

   • Security answer

   • Phone number

   • First name

   • Last name

   • Token

   • Other
     

5. Click blue Add button.