Base64 Basic Auth Decoder

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Decode the Base64 credentials in an HTTP Basic Authorization header into username and password fields.

Last updated: May 7, 2026Author: Mateo DíazReviewed by: Riley Williams
Base64 Basic Auth Decoder
In-browser
Decode HTTP Basic Authorization headers
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What is a Basic Auth decoder?

HTTP Basic Authentication sends username:password encoded with Base64 inside an Authorization: Basic ... header. This tool decodes that credential string so you can inspect test headers and debug integrations.

How to use it

  1. Paste either the whole Basic ... header value or only the Base64 credentials.
  2. Review the username and password fields.
  3. Rotate the credentials if you accidentally paste production secrets into an unsafe place.

Example

Input: Basic dXNlcjpwYXNz

Output: username user, password pass

Common mistakes

  • Basic Auth is not secure by itself. It must be sent over HTTPS.
  • Base64 is reversible, so do not log Basic Auth headers in production.
  • If the decoded value has no colon, it is not a standard Basic Auth credential pair.

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Privacy and security

Decoding runs locally, but credentials are still sensitive. Clear the input after inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions
No. Base64 only encodes the username and password. Basic Auth must be protected by HTTPS.