# Basic To Bearer ## Overview Basic To Bearer is an authorization flow where Basic credentials are traded for an access token. In this flow, the Aisera platform makes an API request using the Authorization header containing the username and password. This request will return an Access Token that can be used to access your third-party application. ## Fields The **BasicToBearer** authentication type includes the following fields:
FieldDescription
Username The username of the account being used to authenticate with the third-party application.
Password The password of the account being used to authenticate with the third-party application.
Access Token URLThe URL where the Aisera platform will exchange the basic credentials for an access token.
Access Token Extraction KeyThis defines which key will contain the access_token in the returned JSON object. Defaults to access_token.
Expires In Extraction KeyThis defines which key will contain the expires_in value for the access token in the returned JSON object. Defaults to expires_in.
HTTP Operation The HTTP request method to be used for the authorization request. Defaults to POST.
HeadersCustom headers in JSON format: {"apiKey": "api_key_value"}
Use Raw TokenEnabling this removes the Bearer prefix from the Authorization header.