auth

auth — requests authentication for a client.

Syntax

(auth username password)
    

Arguments

username

A user name in plain text. Any non-alphanumeric characters must be in double quotes.

password

A password in plain text. Any non-alphanumeric characters must be in double quotes.

Returns

A message indicating success or error. Please refer to Return Syntax for details.

Description

This command is sent to the DataHub by a client to request authentication.