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# Configure an authentication algorithm

# Configure an authentication algorithm {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Configure an authentication algorithm so that you can sign outbound HTTP
requests.

## Before you begin

You should have a script include configured before you configure an authentication algorithm.

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllCredentials \& ConnectionsAuthentication Algorithms, and click New.
2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   The database selection in the Format field determines which fields are available.  
   {#configure-authentication-algorithm__table_dls_tpv_sx__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Unique name of this algorithm. |
   | Algorithm | Outbound request type. |
   | Description | Description of what your algorithm does. |
   | Application | Scope that your application runs in. |
   | Instance Authentication Script | Script that you select from the Script Includes table. |
   | MID Authentication Script | Script that you select from the MID Server Script Includes \[Discovery view\] table. |
   [Table 1. Authentication form]

   {#configure-authentication-algorithm__table_dls_tpv_sx}
3. Click Submit.

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