ssl - HTTPS and BASIC authentication

Question

When I use HTTP BASIC authentication along with HTTPS, are the username and password securely passed to the server?

I would be happy if you can help me with some references.

I mean, it would be great if I can cite StackOverflow Q&A as a reference in, say, assignments, reports, exams, or even in a technical paper. But I think I am not there yet.

Answer 1

yes. if you're using https the conversation with the web server is entirely encrypted.