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Is it possible to disable the authorization required when calling the Windows Device Portal REST API for the Hololens?
Regarding the curl command I’m using, is there a way to execute it without the authorization?
curl --location 'http://<hololens-ip>/api/holographic/mrc/files'
--header 'Authorization: Basic <my username and password>'
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Hello, Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,
Yes, it’s possible. You need to navigate to Device Portal -> System -> Preferences. In the Device Security section, locate SSL Connection, and then uncheck to disable “Required”.
After completing these steps, you can execute the following curl command without authorization:
curl --location http://<hololens-ip>/api/holographic/mrc/files
if you don’t disable “Required” in SSL Connection, you should replace ”http” with “https” and authorization will be necessary.
Please note that the Windows Device Portal for HoloLens uses authorization for security reasons, and it’s generally not recommended to disable it.
Hi
In the curl command provided above, I have already disabled the requirement for an SSL connection. However, if I send the request without authorization, it responds with a 401 unauthorized error."
curl --location 'http://<hololens-ip>/api/holographic/mrc/files'
Hi @WL.TSAI ,
you said you received a 401 unauthorized error. So, I ran some tests and found that two requirements must be met to use the curl command to access Device Portal:
After meeting these requirements, you can use the following curl command:
curl -u username:password http://<hololens-ip>/api/holographic/mrc/files
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