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What is Postman?

Postman is a widely-used API platform that simplifies testing, developing, and managing APIs. It allows developers to send requests, monitor responses, and organize workflows efficiently. Integrating Bright Data with Postman ensures anonymity, security, and the ability to test APIs in different geo-locations.

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Why Use Bright Data With Postman?

  • Enhanced Privacy: Mask your IP address to keep your API testing anonymous.

  • Geo-Specific Testing: Use Bright Data proxies to simulate API calls from different countries.

  • Improved Security: Safeguard your API requests with secure and private connections.

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How to Integrate Bright Data With Postman

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Prerequisites

  1. Download Postman: Install the latest version of Postman. Once installed, launch the application and sign in to your account.
  2. Bright Data Proxy Credentials:
    • Log in to your Bright Data dashboard to retrieve your Host, Port, Username, and Password.
    • For geo-specific proxies, modify your username using the format your-username-country-XX (e.g., your-username-country-US).
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Access Proxy Settings

  1. In the Postman interface, click the gear icon in the top-right corner to access the Settings menu.

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Configure Bright Data Details

  1. Navigate to the Proxy tab on the left-hand menu.
  2. Toggle the “Use custom proxy configuration” to On if it’s not already enabled.
  3. Enter your Bright Data proxy details:
    • Type: Select either HTTP or HTTPS based on your Bright Data configuration.
    • Host: Enter http://brd.superproxy.io/.
    • Port: Use the port number provided in your Bright Data dashboard.
    • Username: Enter your Bright Data username.
    • Password: Enter your Bright Data password.
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Test Your Proxy Configuration

  1. Create a new request in Postman and set the method to GET.
  2. Enter the following URL to test the proxy: https://httpbin.org/ip.
  3. Click Send to execute the request.

If the response shows the IP address of your Bright Data proxy, the configuration is successful.

By integrating Bright Data proxies with Postman, you enhance your API testing workflows with privacy and reliability. Whether you’re debugging, developing, or scaling API tasks, Bright Data proxies provide the secure and anonymous connection you need. Try it out today to streamline your API projects!