Allow Basic authentication

Supported on: At least Windows Vista

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service

Value name: AllowBasic

Enabled: AllowBasic = 1

Disabled: AllowBasic = 0

Description

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client. If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the WinRM service does not accept Basic authentication from a remote client.