IIS - Configuring the anonymous user identity to use the Application Pool identity

To set the username attribute of the anonymousAuthentication node in the IIS Manager GUI.

  1. Open the IIS Manager GUI and navigate to the desired server, site, or application.
  2. In the Features View, locate and double-click the Authentication icon.
  3. Select the Anonymous Authentication option and in the Actions pane select Edit.
  4. Choose the application pool identity in the modal window and then press OK.