Explore Business Central API through Postman using Basic Authentication

Introduction:

In this article, we will walk through steps on how to authenticate Business Central API using Basic Authentication in Postman

Pre-Requisite:

Business Central account

Business Central API Basic authentication in Postman:

1. In Postman, make a GET request to Business Central base API URL.
   Base URL: https://api.businesscentral.dynamics.com/v1.0/api/beta
   For using Basic Authentication, we need to add domain as well.
   Domain URL: https://api.businesscentral.dynamics.com/v1.0/myusersdomain.com/api/beta
2. In Business Central, generate Web Service Access Key for your user.
3. Now in Postman authorization tab, select Basic Auth in Type. Provide Username and Web Service Access Key
4. Click Send