Troubleshooting Authentication Errors in Postman
What should I do if I encounter authentication errors in Postman with Zendesk?
If you encounter authentication errors in Postman while trying to connect to Zendesk, ensure that you have selected the correct Authorization type. Use Basic Auth and enter your email followed by/tokenas the username, and your API token as the password.
Double-check that your API token is base 64 encoded and that you have the correct permissions set up in Zendesk. If issues persist, consider creating a dedicated account for API calls with the necessary roles and privileges.
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Can I use an API token instead of Basic Auth in Postman for Zendesk?
Yes, you can use an API token instead of Basic Auth in Postman for Zendesk. To do this, set the Authorization type to Basic Auth in Postman. For the username, enter your email followed by/token, and for the password, use your API token. Ensure…
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To authenticate API requests in Postman for Zendesk, first open the Postman application and navigate to the Authorization tab. Select Basic Auth from the dropdown menu. Enter your Zendesk email followed by/tokenas the username, and your API…
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