Windows Basic Authentication requires that users enter a username and password and the password is transmitted using a hashing algorithm.

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Windows Basic Authentication does require users to enter a username and password, but the password is not typically transmitted using a hashing algorithm. Instead, it is transmitted as plain text, which can be a security risk. Hashing is used in more secure authentication protocols, such as Digest Authentication.

Windows Basic Authentication Requires That Users Enter a Username and Password