# StreamDriver.AuthMode

Sets stream driver authentication mode.

This parameter applies to imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

Name:

  StreamDriver.AuthMode

Scope:

  module, input

Type:

  string (see Rsyslog Parameter String Constants)

Default:

  module=none, input=module parameter

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Sets stream driver authentication mode. Possible values and meaning depend on the network stream driver. used.

The same-named input parameter can override this module setting.

## Module usage

    module(load="imtcp" streamDriver.authMode="...")

## Input usage

    input(type="imtcp" port="514" streamDriver.authMode="...")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $InputTCPServerStreamDriverAuthMode — maps to StreamDriver.AuthMode (status: legacy)

## See also

See also imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

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