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Authenticate Akamai APIs in Postman

Postman now features the Akamai EdgeGrid authentication method, so you can easily use Akamai APIs in the Postman app.

Quickly Make API Calls

With Postman’s built-in Akamai EdgeGrid authentication method, you can quickly and easily send requests with Akamai’s 100+ APIs.

Build Out Your DevOps Practice

Akamai APIs provide a robust toolset for automation. You can automate tasks like purging, reporting, and running diagnostics.

Easily Explore Akamai APIs

Postman’s UI makes it easy to conceptualize the power of Akamai APIs. You can easily view and work with each request to see our APIs in action.

Create Custom Documentation

Create documentation for your team to ensure that they have the resources needed to create amazing web and app experiences for your end-users.

Getting Started is Easy

Get your credentials from the Akamai Control Center.
Create an Environment in Postman by entering your credentials.
In Postman, enter the base URL followed by an endpoint from any Akamai API.
Select the EdgeGrid authentication method in Postman.
Send your request and view your results.

Read our blog post for a detailed example of using Postman to authenticate the Akamai Diagnostics Tools API with the Akamai EdgeGrid authentication method.

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Explore Akamai Open APIs

Akamai APIs have all sorts of capabilities that make it easier for you to manage and run your websites and apps. Explore Akamai APIs to learn how you can easily create fast, intelligent, and secure experiences - directly via API call.

Explore APIs

We put together a few more resources to help you get started using the Akamai EdgeGrid authentication method in Postman.

Diagnostic Tools API Collection

You can import our sample collection from GitHub into Postman to test out and explore the Akamai Diagnostic Tools API. You will have to create an environment with your credentials.

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Use Postman for Akamai Open APIs

This article by Jose Pacheco provides a step by step guide to inputting Akamai endpoints, setting up a Postman environment, and creating a Postman collection with Akamai APIs.

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The Akamai Developer Program features tailored content to connect you to the latest tools, exclusive beta releases, upcoming events, and so much more that helps you get the most out of Akamai.

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