SIP Auth Header Validator
This tool validates SIP Authorization headers to ensure they are properly formatted and RFC-compliant. It checks for required parameters, syntax errors, and common issues that can cause authentication failures.
Paste any Authorization header from your SIP messages to get detailed validation results and troubleshooting information.
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About SIP Auth Header Validation
SIP authentication headers must follow strict formatting rules defined in RFC 3261 and RFC 2617. This validator checks for common issues that can cause authentication failures in SIP implementations.
What We Validate
- Required Parameters: Checks for presence of mandatory fields like username, realm, nonce, uri, and response
- Parameter Format: Validates that parameters are properly quoted and formatted
- Algorithm Support: Verifies supported authentication algorithms (MD5, MD5-sess)
- Syntax Compliance: Ensures the header follows RFC 2617 syntax rules
- Value Validation: Checks parameter values for common issues
Common Issues Found
- Missing required parameters (username, realm, nonce, uri, response)
- Incorrect parameter quoting (missing quotes around string values)
- Invalid algorithm specification
- Malformed nonce or opaque values
- Missing or invalid qop parameters
- Incorrect nc (nonce count) format
Pro Tip
Use this validator alongside the Auth Header Calculator to ensure your generated headers are properly formatted and will work correctly in your SIP environment.