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# Creating an auth record
> Create an authentication record inline from the web application wizard, with every field, constraint, and validation message.
You create authentication records from the **Scan Configuration** step (step 3) of the web application creation or edit wizard.
## Dialog fields
The **Add New Authentication Record** dialog contains:
| Field | Type | Purpose | Required | Validation message when empty |
| --------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Type** | Dropdown (`Standard`, `Custom`) | The authentication method. Defaults to `Standard`. | Yes | N/A |
| **Name** | Text | Unique label for the record. | Yes | `Name is required` |
| **Username** | Text | Account username or email the scanner logs in with. | Yes | `Username is required` |
| **Password** | Password | Password for that account. | Yes | `Password is required` |
| **Comments** | Textarea | Optional notes describing the credentials. | No | N/A |
| **Field Name** | Text | Parameter name for custom authentication forms. | Only when Type is `Custom` | `Field name is required` |
| **Field Value** | Text | Value for that custom form field. | Only when Type is `Custom` | `Field value is required` |
## Create a record
1. On step 3 (**Scan Configuration**) of the web application wizard, find the **Authentication Records** section and click **Create**.
2. Choose a **Type**, such as `Standard`, and enter a descriptive **Name**.
3. Enter the **Username** for the target application account.
4. Enter the **Password**, add any **Comments**, and click **Save**.
5. Confirm the new record now appears selected in the **Authentication Records** dropdown.
