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How to export cookies via Postman

The Cookie Export endpoint in Postman is a powerful tool for automation users, allowing you to extract cookies from profiles using folder_id and profile_id. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate cookie export into your automation workflows.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, complete the following setup:

  1. Configure Postman Authentication: Follow the three steps outlined in How to Set Up Indigo X API with Postman, including the "Configure the Bearer Token for Requests" section, to ensure proper sign-in.
  2. Gather Required IDs: You’ll need the folder_id and profile_id for the profile you want to export cookies from. If you need help, refer to Retrieving Profile, Folder, and Workspace IDs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Export Cookies​

Follow these steps to export cookies using the Cookie Export endpoint in Postman.

  1. Open Postman.
  2. Navigate to the "Launcher" folder in your workspace.
  3. Select the "Cookie Export" endpoint. For detailed documentation, see the Cookie Export Endpoint Reference.

2. Configure the Request​

In the request body, provide the required parameters:

  • folder_id: The ID of the folder containing the profile.
  • profile_id: The ID of the profile from which to export cookies.

Example request body:

{
  "folder_id": "your_folder_id",
  "profile_id": "your_profile_id"
}
tip

If you’re unsure how to find folder_id or profile_id, check out the Retrieving IDs Guide for a quick walkthrough.

3. Send the Request​

  1. Click the "Send" button in Postman to execute the request.
  2. Check the response status:
    • A 200 OK status indicates a successful request.
    • If you encounter errors, verify your authentication setup or input parameters.

4. Process the Response​

The response will contain the exported cookies in the following structure:

{
  "data": {
    "cookies": "[{...}]"
  }
}

The cookies value is returned as a string wrapped in extra quotes, which is not a valid JSON array. To use the cookies, you need to convert this string into a proper JSON format.

Steps to Fix the Cookies Format​

  1. Copy the Cookies Value: Copy the entire cookies value (including the content inside the quotes).
  2. Remove Outer Quotes: Manually remove the outer quotes to transform the string into a JSON array.
  3. Optional - Use a JSON Formatter: For a quick fix, paste the cookies string into a tool like JSON Fixer. This will instantly format the data into a clean JSON array.
caution

Ensure the cookies are in a valid JSON array format before using them in your automation scripts or other tools.