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# Basic Authentication: Simple

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

The Basic Authentication: Simple policy allows access based on the basic authorization mechanism,
with a single user-password.

For configuration details, see
[Basic Authentication: Simple Policy](https://docs.mulesoft.com/gateway/latest/policies-included-basic-auth-simple).

## October 1, 2026

### What’s New

- Basic Authentication: Simple policy definition version 1.3.3 is now supported by Omni Gateway.

- This release updates policy metadata only. There’s no functional change.

## February 27, 2025

### What’s New

- Basic Authentication: Simple policy implementation version 1.2.2 is now supported by Omni Gateway.

- Basic Authentication: Simple policy definition version 1.3.1 is now supported by Omni Gateway.