Most Http listeners let you set up diretories on your web server that require
authentication; you can let the
server handle authentication prompting, and your servlets will be able to pick up the
remote user variable. You
won't have to code the unauthorized message at all.
Andreas Ulrich wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am not sure, but I think you have to do the following.
> The first time a client attempts to access your servlet, you have to
> reply with the status code 401 => setStatus(SC_UNAUTHORIZED). When
> the client receives this response, it opens a window asking username
> and password. After the user entered this information, the client
> again attempts to access your servlet. Now you will get the remote
> user information.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Andreas
>
> >
> > getRemoteUser() helps us get the login of the user.The logins are maintained at
>the server side.
> >
> > I wanted to know the mechanism I should be using so that the client gets the
>popup of Login and password??
> >
> > Nimesh
>
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