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# QAuthenticator Class Reference
[com.trolltech.qt.network module]

The `QAuthenticator` class provides an authentication object. More...

## Detailed Description

The `QAuthenticator` class provides an authentication object.

The `QAuthenticator` class is usually used in the authenticationRequired() and proxyAuthenticationRequired() signals of `QHttp` and `QAbstractSocket`. The class provides a way to pass back the required authentication information to the socket when accessing services that require authentication.

See also `QSslSocket`.