DW Spectrum User Manual

DW Spectrum offers different authentication methods for the different aspects of DW Spectrum. HTTP Bearer Session authentication is the default option due to its improved security over HTTP Digest authentication. Digest authentication is deprecated in DW Spectrum but still usable if enabled on a user-by-user basis.

To Enable HTTP Digest Authentication for a User

1.Launch the Desktop Client.

2.Open Main Menu > User Management.

a.Click Add User if adding a new user with Digest Authentication.

or

b.Click on an existing user to Edit their Digest Authentication setting.

3.Within the user properties dialog, tick the box to Allow (insecure) digest authentication.

4.A notification will show when Digest Authentication is enabled for a user.

5.Apply the changes.

NOTESs:

•A warning text will appear in the Security tab (Main Menu > Site Administration) stating that Digest Authentication is not secure and the number of users with access to it.

•Username must be lowercase when using Digest Authentication.