Authorization Block

Authorization Block provides flexible authentication configuration options for API requests in Voiden. It allows users to easily select and configure various authentication mechanisms supported by Voiden.

While Voiden includes another flexible Request Configuration Block Headers— designed to handle any kind of headers, query parameters, or metadata — the Authorization Block is primarily responsible for managing authentication and authorization details only.

This separation ensures a clean and modular approach:

• The Header Block manages custom request data like headers, params, or meta information.
• The Authorization Block manages how a user or service authenticates before making a request.

Together, they allow full control over API requests while maintaining clarity and security.

Try it Out

1. In your Voiden file, type /auth and press Enter to create a Authorization Block.

2. Select Authorization type for your Authorization.

3. Fill the required params for the Authorization Type.

4. Hit Cmd + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + Enter (Windows/Linux) to run the request
   or click the green Play button in the toolbar.

5. Check the Response Panel

🎩 Pro Tip: Want to temporarily disable a header without deleting it?
Use Cmd + / (Mac) or Ctrl + / (Windows/Linux) to comment it out.
It’ll stay visible but won’t be sent with the request — perfect for quick testing.

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Supported Authorization Types

Below are all supported authorization options with descriptions:

Value	Label	Description
inherit	inherit	Uses the authorization settings from a parent configuration or global context.
none	No Authorization	Disables authorization for the current request.
bearer	Bearer Token	Uses a Bearer token (commonly used in OAuth 2.0). Example: Authorization: Bearer
basic	Basic Authorization	Uses Base64-encoded username and password. Example: Authorization: Basic
apiKey	API Key	Uses a predefined API key sent in the header, query, or body, depending on configuration.
oauth2	OAuth 2.0	Uses OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure delegated access via access tokens.
oauth1	OAuth 1.0	Uses OAuth 1.0 protocol with request signing for older integrations.
digest	Digest	Uses HTTP Digest Authentication — a challenge–response mechanism for added security.
ntlm	NTLM	Windows-based authentication commonly used in enterprise networks.
awsSignature	AWS	Uses AWS Signature Version 4 for authenticating requests to AWS services.
hawk	Hawk	A cryptographic authentication scheme using MAC (Message Authentication Code).
atlassianAsap	ASAP	Atlassian Service Authentication Protocol — used for secure service-to-service communication.
netrc	Netrc	Uses credentials from a .netrc file for authentication.