How to Pass Username and Password in cURL Commands Safely?

For scripts, I’d recommend using a secrets manager like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. You can store your curl username password there and fetch it dynamically when running your script.

It’s a bit overkill for small projects, but if you’re dealing with sensitive data or production environments, it’s worth the effort. Plus, it’s way more scalable than hardcoding or using env vars.