You want to test an API endpoint that requires a custom header X-Auth-Token using an interactive API explorer. How do you add this header correctly?
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You want to test an API endpoint that requires a custom header X-Auth-Token using an interactive API explorer. How do you add this header correctly?
AAppend the token as a query parameter named 'X-Auth-Token' in the URL
BAdd a new header field named 'X-Auth-Token' with the token value in the headers section
CInclude the token in the JSON body under 'X-Auth-Token'
DWrite the token inside the URL path after the endpoint
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand how to add custom headers in API explorers
Custom headers are added in the headers section, specifying name and value pairs.
Step 2: Differentiate from other methods
Adding token in body or URL is incorrect for headers; only Add a new header field named 'X-Auth-Token' with the token value in the headers section correctly adds a header.
Final Answer:
Add a new header field named 'X-Auth-Token' with the token value in the headers section -> Option B
Quick Check:
Custom header = Add in headers section [OK]
Quick Trick:Custom headers go in headers section, not body or URL [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
Putting headers inside JSON body
Using query parameters instead of headers
Appending tokens in URL path
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