<authenticationModules> Element
Specifies modules used to authenticate Internet requests.
<configuration>
<system.net>
<authenticationModules>
<authenticationModules>
</authenticationModules>
Child Elements
Element | Description |
---|---|
<add> | Adds an authentication module to the application. |
<clear> | Clears all authentication modules. |
<remove> | Removes an authentication module from the application. |
Remarks
The <authenticationModules> element specifies the authentication modules that conduct the authentication process with a server. An authentication module must implement the IAuthenticationModule interface.
Example
The following example configures a custom authentication module.
<configuration>
<system.net>
<authenticationModules>
<add type="MyAuthModule.dll, MyAuthModule" />
</authenticationModules>
</system.net>
</configuration>
Configuration File
This element can be used in the application configuration file, the machine configuration file (Machine.config), and the publisher policy file.
See Also
IAuthenticationModule | AuthenticationManager | Network Settings Schema