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Remote User AuthModule

This AuthModule supports the login of users based on a provided HTTP header containing the username. Currently, it can only be used for API requests, and not for accessing the Yamcs web interface.

Warning

When using this module you must protect Yamcs against spoofing attacks.

Class Name

org.yamcs.security.RemoteUserAuthModule

Configuration Options

header (string)
Name of the HTTP request header that indicates the remotely identified user.
Default: X-REMOTE-USER