This how-to covers making an API call using Standalone API Keys and Postman. For the full cURL instructions, where you use the command line, see the How to Make an API Call Using a Standalone API Key instead.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.pleo.io/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:- You have generated a Standalone API Key
Steps
1. Create an HTTP Request
In your Postman collection:- Click New and then select HTTP Request
- Ensure that the HTTP method corresponds to the endpoint being called, for example:
GET - Enter the Staging URL for the Pleo API you want to test, for example:
https://external.staging.pleo.io/v2/employees
2. Add Authorisation
- Click the Authorization tab
- Select Basic Auth as the Auth Type
- Enter your Standalone API Key as the Username
- Leave the Password field blank
3. Send the Request
- Click the Send button at the top of the screen
- If everything is configured correctly, you should receive a JSON response
Result
After completing these steps:- You have successfully made a Pleo API call using Standalone API Keys in Postman
What Comes Next?
this how-to is part of:
Related Reading
- OAuth 2.0 Setup with Postman Workflow Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to configure OAuth 2.0 where Postman handles the full token lifecycle.