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glide.authenticate.basic_auth.restriction.default_decision

The glide.authenticate.basic_auth.restriction.default_decision property sets the default behavior for new entries in the Basic Auth Exception table during the tracking period. It determines whether basic-auth accounts maintain unrestricted access or face restrictions, impacting security and compliance with multi-factor authentication policies.

Default
Maintain current login - Basic Auth API and UI login allowed
Type
choice list
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property defines the default decision for basic-auth accounts, allowing for either unrestricted access or imposing restrictions based on the specified choice.
What area does it affect? Authentication Security
What does the default mean? The default value is "Maintain current login - Basic Auth API and UI login allowed", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? An admin should review this property when configuring basic authentication policies or during security audits.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.authenticate.basic_auth.restriction.default_decision
Sys ID 219739094f49856d711baad6ba9deea9
Type choice list
Application Global
Default value Maintain current login - Basic Auth API and UI login allowed
Description Default value applied to new rows in the Basic Auth Exception table during the tracking period. Per-row decisions in the Basic Auth Exception table overrides this default.
Updated 2026-06-08 10:04:17

Sources

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... key is issued successfully with the configured retry count. Beyond confirming successful registration, no additional regression testing is possible. Dependencies and prerequisites None Set basic authentication restriction default decision The glide.authenticate.basic_auth.restriction.default_decision property controls the automatic decision applied to basic-auth accounts during the Basic Authentication Restriction tracking period. This property sets the decision automatically applied to a basic-auth account the first time ...

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