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I'm trying test a few endpoints using Postman.

All endpoint, require a token which can be obtain by log-in.

So I did this :

Request #1

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After login success, I have access to the token from the response, then I store that token in my global variable. 

let token = pm.response.json().location
console.log('Token : ', token.split("?token=")[1]);
pm.globals.set("token", token)

I need to use that token as Authorization type Bearer Token for my request #2.

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I can copy & paste that in the token box, but I tried to avoid doing that manually, is there a way to do it automatically so I can run these 2 requests in sequence?

halfer
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    You're setting the token as a global variable right? Can you not just use `Bearer {{token}}` in an Auth header on the second request? That Token input is only creating the same header. – Danny Dainton Aug 23 '18 at 21:12
  • ohh smart, I didn't think of that. – code-8 Aug 24 '18 at 14:17

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At first, create an environment ( top right corner of postman - image below ) This is not a mandatory step by I suggest you to do for better handling of variables

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I have modified the script to suit your need

var jsonData = JSON.parse(responseBody);
postman.setEnvironmentVariable("ID", jsonData.Location.split("?token=")[1]);

Now this will export the value of the token ( screenshot below )

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All you have to do next is to call the variable in request #2

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By this you don't have to manually copy, paste into request #2 every single time

Wilfred Clement
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    So basically my comment ;) You dont need to create an environment file as it's already getting set as a global variable. I would also suggest moving away from the old style syntax and use the `pm. *` api. – Danny Dainton Aug 24 '18 at 09:45
  • I'm still on the chrome extension so the "postman" syntax, also the reason for the environment is because in my postman I have 2 API's that generates token and i have to use the same variable ( project demand ) so I map it against different environments – Wilfred Clement Aug 24 '18 at 10:05
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    I would migrate to the stand alone version of Postman, the chrome extension is not even actively worked on anymore. It's a major version behind the native application now. – Danny Dainton Aug 24 '18 at 11:45
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NO there isn't any till now. It has to be done manually if you want to have complete value or else you can store it in a variable and use that variable directly for the token.

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