> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.fariaedu.com/faria-dev-portal/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.fariaedu.com/faria-dev-portal/sweating-the-details-1/apis/set-up-postman.md).

# Set up Postman

By the end of this article, you'll have the Postman client up-and-running, where you can explore Faria APis.

### 1. Download Postman

Postman is the software of choice by professionals. Of course, any API client can be used with APIs, but Postman is the most complete in terms of feature sets.

[Download Postman](https://www.postman/downloads/)

### 2. Import the Reference Documentation

In Postman, create a Workspace. Then use the "Import" button and paste in the json link which can be found below:

![](https://550731537-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mkoc2_AOG0JPfnz5Ouw%2Fuploads%2FWA9nzpzg95uGSMBSzzC1%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-16%20at%202.32.14%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=20745d2d-fba9-4427-b134-4ac5b8d64b74)

![](https://550731537-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mkoc2_AOG0JPfnz5Ouw%2Fuploads%2FC5xhst6IkiTkuYSjpmMb%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-16%20at%202.34.08%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=6eef3e77-af41-428a-950a-6b95315f1e84)

We have set up a Collection which contains all of the available endpoints. It also has its variables set up for the following:

* Encourages use of environment variables
* Commonly used IDs, such as `studentId` can be set once and used throughout

Go to "Import' and paste one of the following links:

* ManageBac: [Json link](https://www.getpostman.com/collections/be2e1f0ef5ba72f50e8b)
* OpenApply: [Json link](https://www.getpostman.com/collections/777c467be6592119e94d)
* SchoolsBuddy: \<not yet available>

### 3. Set up the Variables

To work as intended, the variables needs to be set accordingly:

![](https://550731537-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mkoc2_AOG0JPfnz5Ouw%2Fuploads%2FRENqYoMi0nXtlRwjHmzo%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-16%20at%204.27.36%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=f8de9dfb-a470-4f73-86e4-fe32c384c0a4)

You'll notice that some of the variable names start with `env-`. These are intended to be defined as an Environment variable. Using Environment variables helps ensure your tokens are separated from the collection.

![](https://550731537-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mkoc2_AOG0JPfnz5Ouw%2Fuploads%2Fz3gobmMVwfwWMBmMOPcm%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-16%20at%204.24.23%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=7d04ba9f-8fe5-479a-a411-4d5b2957e097)

An Environment and Environment variables can be created on the far right side of the screen:

{% hint style="warning" %}
Saving changes on the below screen can be confusing. At the time of writing, it requires a two-step action of clicking on "**Persist All**" and then saving.
{% endhint %}

![](https://550731537-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mkoc2_AOG0JPfnz5Ouw%2Fuploads%2FrEuW0oFCIKnZU3K53fyG%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-16%20at%202.36.10%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=a69cfd89-d7c3-4584-8a29-219e429aeca1)