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Method A:

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java
java

HttpServletRequest request = ....   // get HttpServletRequest

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request.getAuthType()               // http or https

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request.getRemoteUser()             // the user principal (in string)

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request.getUserPrincipal()          // get a Principal object

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request.isUserInRole(String)

*Method B: (RecomendedRecommended) *

  • Not tied to Servlet spec
  • Help in unit testing

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