How to authenticate with API token generated in the project ?

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How to authenticate with API token generated in the project ?

I am getting an error of Authentication whenever I am trying to run the scriptrunner script for Post action. Please guide on this. I am trying to create project with Issue key and have script written for the same. I have additionally tried with Automation rules as well, but there also with Send Web request its asking me for Authentication and nowhere I could find authentication window where I can put my org email and API token too.

[Javier Martínez Caballero]

To authenticate with an API token in your scriptrunner script or automation rule, you’ll need to use Basic Authentication. Here's how you can do it:

1. Basic Authentication:

   • In your script or automation, you won’t see an authentication window, but you can provide the API token as part of the request headers.
   • The format should be:
   Authorization: Basic base64encode(email:API_token)
   • Use base64 encoding for your email address and the API token together. For example, if your email is user@example.com and your API token is abc123, it would look like this:
   base64encode(user@example.com:abc123)

   The result is what you'll include in the Authorization header.

2. For ScriptRunner: When making the request in ScriptRunner, make sure your request includes the encoded Authorization header with the basic auth format.

3. For Automation Rules (Send Web Request): You’ll need to add the encoded Authorization header in the “Headers” section when configuring the “Send Web Request” action.

Let me know if you need further clarification! 😊