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# continueWithoutCredential(for:)

Attempt to continue downloading a request without providing a credential for a given challenge.

```
func continueWithoutCredential(for challenge: URLAuthenticationChallenge)
```

## Parameters

`challenge`

A challenge without authentication credentials.

## Discussion

This method has no effect if it is called with an authentication challenge that has already been handled.

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