AutoAuth

AutoAuth automatically submits HTTP authentication dialogs when you’ve chosen to have the browser save your login information.

AutoAuth: Automatic Submission of HTTP Authentication

AutoAuth is a unique tool serving as a Firefox add-on designed to automatically submit saved HTTP authentication credentials. By eliminating the need to manually enter these authentication credentials, AutoAuth enhances convenience and improves your browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,342
Rating: 4.22
(18)
Version: 3.1.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2007-05-08
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 12.74K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

AutoAuth automatically submits HTTP authentication credentials when you’ve entered your credentials once.

Feel free to report bugs on https://github.com/steffanschlein/AutoAuth/issues.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great extension that works for many users without problems.
  • Provides a workaround for login issues when switching servers on the same host.
  • Allows Firefox to function similarly to Internet Explorer for work pages.
Cons
  • Has bugs that need fixing, particularly with different login sessions on the same DNS.
  • Does not recognize stored passwords despite permissions being granted.
  • Some users report it not functioning at all.
Most mentioned
  • Bugs related to login functionality.
  • Issues with stored password recognition.
  • Overall positive performance for certain users.
User reviews
by Makezu, 2024-11-28

Work fine on Waterfox Classic 2022.11.
by Firefox user 6511580, 2023-03-16
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

AutoAuth requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

AutoAuth is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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