WebDAV servers support user authentication through a variety of mechanisms such as:
1. Basic Authentication: This is the simplest form of authentication, where the user’s credentials (i.e., username and password) are passed in plaintext over the network. The server checks the user’s credentials against its user database before granting access.
1. Digest Authentication: This type of authentication is more secure than Basic Authentication, as it sends a hashed version of the password instead of plaintext. The user’s password is hashed on the client-side before being sent to the server, which then checks it against its user database.
1. Integrated Windows Authentication: This type of authentication leverages the user’s Windows credentials for authentication. The user provides their Windows username and password, which are then validated by the server against the Windows Active Directory.
1. Certificate-based Authentication: This type of authentication uses digital certificates to verify the identity of the user. The user provides their digital certificate, which is verified by the server. If the certificate is valid, the user is granted access.
1. Token-based Authentication: This type of authentication uses tokens, such as OAuth, to authenticate the user. The user provides an access token, which is validated by the server. If the token is valid, the user is granted access.
