> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.illusory.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Proxy authentication methods.

<Warning>
  Can't find proxy connection details? [Connect](/docs/connect/introduction).
</Warning>

### Authentication methods

There are two types of authentication methods to secure your proxy

* Basic (Username & Password)
* Whitelist (IP Address)

<Info>Basic authentication is the default authentication method. When enabling one, the other will be disabled.</Info>

### Guides

Learn how to set up your proxy authentication method.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Basic Authentication" icon="lock" href="/docs/proxy-authentication/proxy-auth-basic">
    Set a username and password to access your proxy
  </Card>

  <Card title="Whitelist Authentication" icon="location-dot" href="/docs/proxy-authentication/proxy-auth-whitelist">
    Update your whitelisted IPs for authorization
  </Card>
</CardGroup>