curl basic auth can be a pain, but it’s usually just about getting the format right. The `-u` flag is the easiest way, but if that’s not working, try manually setting the Authorization header.
Also, make sure your API endpoint actually supports basic auth. Some APIs use OAuth or other methods, so double-check the docs.
And yeah, plain text creds are a no-no. Use a secrets manager or env vars to keep things secure.
Also, make sure your API endpoint actually supports basic auth. Some APIs use OAuth or other methods, so double-check the docs.
And yeah, plain text creds are a no-no. Use a secrets manager or env vars to keep things secure.