- How do I install and configure sven/super-basic-auth in Laravel?
- Install the package with Composer; Laravel package auto-discovery should register it automatically. Credentials are configured through config or environment variables, then the middleware is attached to the routes you want to protect. Check the exact middleware alias and config keys in the package, because those details are not included in the provided overview. A pilot can usually be completed in under a day.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions does super-basic-auth support?
- The package's Composer constraints define the supported Laravel and PHP versions, and the last release was August 2023. Validate those constraints against your target Laravel and PHP versions before adoption. On newer Laravel majors, treat compatibility as unproven until you test installation, middleware registration, and config caching.
- Does sven/super-basic-auth require a user database or user model?
- No. It uses a static shared credential pair from configuration or environment variables, so it does not need a database-backed user model. That makes it suitable for staging gates, internal admin areas, and temporary vendor access, but not for per-user accounts.
- Does super-basic-auth support multiple users or only one shared credential?
- It is designed for a single shared credential pair, not multiple named users. The evaluation notes no per-user revocation, role-based access, or audit trail. If you need individual accounts, use Laravel auth.basic with a user provider, Fortify or Breeze, or an identity provider.
- How do I apply HTTP Basic Auth only to specific Laravel route groups?
- Attach the middleware to selected route groups rather than globally unless the entire app is intentionally private. Exclude health checks, webhooks, and public callbacks so they are not blocked by a browser credential prompt. Test the final route list to confirm the middleware applies only where intended.
- Does super-basic-auth work with php artisan config:cache and environment variables?
- Credentials are configured through config or environment variables, so they can work with php artisan config:cache if the values are resolved through config. The evaluation specifically calls out testing behavior under config caching. Run the command in a non-production environment and verify authentication before rolling out.
- Does super-basic-auth compare passwords securely with hash_equals?
- The provided evaluation does not confirm whether the package uses hash_equals, so review the middleware source before relying on it for production. Because the codebase is small, you can verify the comparison or fork it to use hash_equals if needed. This is a key security check before adoption.
- How does super-basic-auth behave behind a reverse proxy or TLS terminator?
- Basic Auth sends credentials on every request, so TLS is mandatory. Behind a reverse proxy or TLS terminator, a common failure is a missing or stripped Authorization header. Test with your actual proxy and TLS path rather than assuming local behavior will match.
- Does super-basic-auth log failed authentication attempts or provide an audit trail?
- The evaluation states that the package does not provide an audit trail. It does not describe built-in logging for failed authentication attempts. If you need failure logs, add logging at the reverse proxy or application layer and monitor them.
- Is super-basic-auth safe for production customer authentication or should I use Fortify/Breeze/SSO?
- It is not suitable for customer-facing authentication because it lacks lockout, rate limiting, per-user audit, credential lifecycle management, logout, password reset, and MFA. Use Laravel Fortify or Breeze, an identity provider, or SSO for production customer auth. Shared static credentials are acceptable only for low-risk staging or internal gating with clear ownership of rotation and offboarding.