What are the differences between using http and cookie authentication for PhpMyAdmin?

When using http authentication for PhpMyAdmin, the user's credentials are passed in the HTTP headers, providing a basic level of security. However, using cookie authentication stores the user's credentials in a cookie, allowing for a more seamless login experience. Cookie authentication is typically more user-friendly and allows for session management.

// Using cookie authentication for PhpMyAdmin
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'cookie';