How to Use Toolip With Postman
Streamline your API testing with Toolip in Postman. This guide shows you how to configure proxies for secure, anonymous, and geo-targeted API requests.
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 Toolip with Postman ensures anonymity, security, and the ability to test APIs in different geo-locations.
How to Integrate Toolip With Postman
Step 0. Prerequisites
1. Download Postman: Install the latest version of Postman. Once installed, launch the application and sign in to your account.
2. Toolip Proxy Credentials:
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Log in to your Toolip dashboard to retrieve your Host, Port, Username, and Password.
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For geo-specific proxies, modify your username using the format
your-username-country-XX
(e.g.,your-username-country-US
).
Step 1. Access Proxy Settings
1. In the Postman interface, click the gear icon in the top-right corner to access the Settings menu.
Step 2. Configure Toolip 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 Toolip proxy details:
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Type: Select either HTTP or HTTPS based on your Toolip configuration.
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Host: Enter
proxy.toolip.io
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Port: Use the port number provided in your Toolip dashboard.
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Username: Enter your Toolip username.
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Password: Enter your Toolip password.
Step 3. 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 Toolip proxy, the configuration is successful.
By integrating Toolip proxies with Postman, you enhance your API testing workflows with privacy and reliability. Whether you’re debugging, developing, or scaling API tasks, Toolip proxies provide the secure and anonymous connection you need. Try it out today to streamline your API projects!