> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://icij.gitbook.io/datashare/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://icij.gitbook.io/datashare/server-mode/user-management/dummy.md).

# Dummy

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Local development only.** This filter accepts any username and password, so anyone who can reach Datashare can read every document. Never expose a Datashare instance using this filter to the network or the internet.
{% endhint %}

The dummy method (`--auth yesBasic`) shows the browser's native basic-auth popup, but any credentials are accepted:

<figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/qec6c2k.jpg" alt="Screenshot of an &#x27;authentication required&#x27; window with username and password fields and &#x27;Cancel&#x27; and &#x27;OK&#x27; buttons"><figcaption><p>basic auth popup</p></figcaption></figure>

Whatever user or password you type will enter Datashare.

## Example

```
docker run -ti ICIJ/datashare -m SERVER \
    --dataDir /home/dev/data \
    --batchQueueType REDIS \
    --dataSourceUrl 'jdbc:postgresql://postgres/datashare?user=dstest&password=test' \
    --sessionStoreType REDIS \
    --auth yesBasic
```


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