Class Authenticator

java.lang.Object
com.sun.net.httpserver.Authenticator
Direct Known Subclasses:
BasicAuthenticator

public abstract class Authenticator extends Object
Authenticator represents an implementation of an HTTP authentication mechanism. Sub-classes provide implementations of specific mechanisms such as Digest or Basic auth. Instances are invoked to provide verification of the authentication information provided in all incoming requests. Note. This implies that any caching of credentials or other authentication information must be done outside of this class.
Since:
1.6