Method
GET

Request URL

/j_spring_security_check

Description
This endpoint allows a user to log in. Upon successful login, the server responds with a 302 redirect to the specified location.

Content Type
Typically application/x-www-form-urlencoded when submitting form data (though it is uncommon to send a request body with GET).

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Request Schema

Name	Location	Type	Required	Description
j_username	body	string	No	The username for login (e.g., admin)
j_password	body	string	No	The password for login (e.g., password)

Request Example

j_username: admin
j_password: password

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Response Examples

302 Response
The server responds with an HTTP 302 (Found) and redirects the user.

HTTP Responses

HTTP Status Code	Meaning	Description	Data schema
302	Found	Redirect to /datafor	Inline

Headers

Request Headers

• Cookie: Session cookie for identifying the user’s session.

Response Headers

• Location: The URL the client is redirected to (e.g., /datafor if login is successful).