Hydra Login Page Input Guide

TL;DR

This guide shows you how to create a basic HTML form for a Hydra login page input. We’ll cover the essential elements and attributes needed for username and password fields, plus a submit button.

Step-by-step Guide

1. Create the Basic Form Structure: Start with the <form> tag. Add an action attribute to specify where the form data will be sent (your Hydra authentication endpoint). Use the method=”post” attribute for security.

   <form action="/hydra/login" method="post">

2. Add a Username Field: Use the <label> and <input type=”text”> tags. The for attribute in <label> should match the id of the input field.

   <label for="username">Username:</label>
   <input type="text" id="username" name="username" required>

   • name attribute: The name attribute is crucial. Hydra will use this to identify the username data when it receives the form submission.
   • required attribute: Makes the field mandatory.
3. Add a Password Field: Use <label> and <input type=”password”>. The type is set to “password” for security (hides the input).

   <label for="password">Password:</label>
   <input type="password" id="password" name="password" required>

   • name attribute: Again, the name attribute is vital. Hydra will use this to identify the password data.
   • required attribute: Makes the field mandatory.
4. Add a Submit Button: Use <input type=”submit”>. The value attribute sets the text displayed on the button.

   <button type="submit">Login</button>

5. Complete Form Example: Here’s how all the elements fit together:

   <form action="/hydra/login" method="post">
     <label for="username">Username:</label>
     <input type="text" id="username" name="username" required><br><br>
   
     <label for="password">Password:</label>
     <input type="password" id="password" name="password" required><br><br>
   
     <button type="submit">Login</button>
   </form>

6. Consider Adding Styling (Optional): Use CSS to improve the appearance of your form. You can add classes and IDs to elements for targeted styling.

   <input type="text" id="username" name="username" class="form-control" required>

7. Security Considerations: This is a *basic* form. For production environments, you’ll need to add more security measures:
   • HTTPS: Always use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
   • CSRF Protection: Implement Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection.
   • Input Validation: Validate input on both the client and server sides.