# AuthenticationMethod Enum

Namespace: [PIX.QMSAPI.DataObjects.Enums](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/May2024/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/PIX.QMSAPI.DataObjects.Enums.htm)  
Assembly: PIX.dll

Represents the various authentication methods available.

## Syntax

```
[Flags]
public enum AuthenticationMethod
```

### Fields

| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Anonymous | Anonymous authentication. |
| None | No authentication. |
| UseQDSAccount | Authenticate with QlikView Distribution Service account. |
| UserNameAndPassword | Authenticate with username and password. |

### Extension Methods

[ApiFilter.FilterFor<AuthenticationMethod>(Nullable<ApiVersion>)](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/May2024/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/PIX.ApiFiltering.ApiFilter.FilterFor.htm#PIX_ApiFiltering_ApiFilter_FilterFor__1___0_System_Nullable_PIX_ApiVersion__)