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How to verify user crdentials
I use the Java binding for the Atmos REST API. My tool allows users to enter their atmos credentials in order to access their storage. I'd like to verify that the credentials have been entered correctly (so the user can correct them if not).
Which API call is suitable to do this? It should be inexpensive, always fail with wrong credentials, and always succeed with correct credentials.
Thanks,
Carsten
rbala1
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June 18th, 2012 17:00
The lowest overhead call that also exercises the Atmos authentication process is getServiceInformation().
fcarsten
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June 18th, 2012 17:00
My fault. Seems just adding "!!" in front of the secret does not invalidate it. With a completely bogus secret I indeed get rejected.
fcarsten
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June 18th, 2012 17:00
Hi rbala,
thanks, but getServiceInformation() returns the same value with correct and incorrect credentials, so I can't use it to verify.
Carsten
rbala1
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June 18th, 2012 17:00
getServiceInformation() should fail if you use incorrect credentials. You should receive this error for an incorrect UID:
JasonCwik
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June 18th, 2012 19:00
Yes, the secret key is a base-64 encoded value so the ! character is ignored.