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Binary HTTP Handler Enhancements for User and Host Specification

Official CH changelog text
/binary HTTP handler allows to specify user, host, and optionally, password in the query string. #59311 (Alexey Milovidov).
The /binary HTTP handler now supports specifying user, host, and optionally password directly in the query string.

Why it matters

This feature enables easier authentication and connection setup when using the /binary HTTP interface by allowing credentials to be passed as URL parameters, simplifying automation and client integrations.

How to use it

When making requests to the /binary HTTP endpoint, append user, host, and optionally password as query string parameters, for example: /binary?user=USERNAME&host=HOSTNAME&password=PASSWORD.

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