Leave empty for direct connection. If using proxy, credentials will be sent via POST body over HTTPS.
URL Credentials Mode: This embeds username:password in the URL (e.g., https://user:pass@example.com) to avoid browser preflight requests that cause CORS errors. Only works with direct connection (no proxy).
Understanding the CORS/Preflight Error (Click to Expand)
Why this error occurs:
Preflight Request: Browser sends OPTIONS request before your GET when using Authorization header
Server Redirect: Your API server redirects the preflight (HTTP→HTTPS or auth redirect)
Browser Blocks: Browsers don't allow redirects during preflight for security