How to make a GraphQL query with an Authorization Bearer Token in Postman
A step by step tutorial on making a GraphQL API that uses an authorization bearer token in Postman.
The following tutorial walks you through how to make a GraphQL API call that uses an authorization token in Postman to gather Subscribers from a Craft CMS.
It assumes that you have setup your server to work with GraphQL, that there is a schema with relevant data for it to read and that it uses a token. For tutorials on how to do so in Craft CMS, please consult the links below.
Step One: Determine your Query
Navigate to the GraphiQL of your server and use the explorer to create a query.
Step Two: Setup Postman
Open Postman and create a new HTTP request that makes a POST request to your GraphQL API.
Step Three: Setup Authorization Bearer Token
Select the Authorization tab.
Subsequently select Bearer Token from the Type dropdown.
Finally, add your token in the Token input.
Step Four: Set the GraphQL query
Select the Body tab.
Subsequently select GraphQL from the underlying radio buttons.
Finally, add your GraphQL Query in the Query section.
Step Five: Send
Press the Send button on the top right.
The response will appear beneath the GraphQL Query.
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