How can I test an API request online?

Short answer: Use an API tester to choose the method, enter the URL, add headers or auth, send the request, and inspect status, response headers, and body.

Steps

1. Choose the HTTP method such as GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, or DELETE.
2. Enter the endpoint URL and any query parameters.
3. Add required headers, authentication, and request body.
4. Send the request and review status code, headers, timing, and response body.

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