External APIAuth Setup Post Man

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.
Postman New Request

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:

Postman Bearer Token

4. Add API Key Header

  • Go to the Headers tab.
  • Add the following key–value pair:
KeyValue
x-api-keyyour_api_key_here
Postman API Key

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.