How to Configure Authentication in Postman
1. Open Postman
- Launch the Postman application on your system.
- If you don’t have it yet, download it from the Postman website.
2. Create a New Request
- Click the + New Tab or New Request button.
- A new request window will open.
- In the request URL bar, enter your API endpoint.

3. Add Authorization (Bearer Token)
- Go to the Authorization tab.
- From the Type dropdown, select Bearer Token.
- In the Token field, paste your access token.
Example:

4. Add API Key Header
- Go to the Headers tab.
- Add the following key–value pair:
Key | Value |
---|---|
x-api-key | your_api_key_here |

5. Send Request
- Once the Bearer Token and x-api-key are added, click Send.
- The API will now authenticate your request and return the response.