Basic Web Auth is a web standard for secure authentication.
Do I need to manually add Basic Web Auth support to my WebViewGold-based app?
No, you don’t! With the WebViewGold app template, Basic Web Auth handling support is provided out-of-the-box for your Android & iOS app.
This means that once you use the WebViewGold for Android template, your app will automatically support Basic Web Auth without additional tweaks.
Can I customize the text prompts and messages related to Basic Web Auth in the WebViewGold app?
Absolutely! While WebViewGold supports Basic Web Auth by default, you can customize the text strings for all languages. These can be edited in the strings.xml files for all languages. Here are some of the default text strings:
<!--Web Authentication dialogs--> <string name="username">Username</string> <string name="password">Password</string> <string name="submit">OK</string> <string name="auth_dialogtitle">Login</string> <string name="user_name_required">A username is required</string> <string name="password_name_required">A password is required</string>
Just find the respective line in the respective strings.xml file and edit the text between the <string> tags to fit your requirements.
How do I know if my WebViewGold-based app is correctly handling Basic Web Auth prompts?
Once you’ve built your app using WebViewGold, you can test Basic Web Auth functionality by visiting a website that requires Basic Web Auth (theoretically, WebAuthn & passkeys also possible with some adjustments) authentication within your WebView app. If you’re prompted with the customized strings you’ve set, it means Basic Web Auth (theoretically, WebAuthn & passkeys also possible with some adjustments) is being handled correctly.
I’ve encountered issues with Basic Web Auth in my WebViewGold app. What should I do?
First, please quickly ensure that you haven’t inadvertently made changes to the default Basic Web Auth handling mechanism provided by WebViewGold. If you’re sure it’s intact, you may want to reach out to WebViewGold’s support for further assistance.
In Summary: The WebViewGold for Android app template simplifies the process of adding Basic Web Auth (theoretically, WebAuthn & passkeys also possible with some adjustments) handling to your Android apps. Not only does it support it natively, but it also allows for easy customization of text strings to fit your brand’s language and tone. If you encounter any issues or need further customization, always refer to the official WebViewGold documentation or support channels.
