How to add global environment variables in Postman?

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Users may encounter errors when trying to use global environment variables in Postman. The most common error is not being able to set the variable properly or not being able to access it during API testing.

Description:

Postman is a popular tool used for API testing and development. It allows users to create and manage API requests, collections, and environments. Global environment variables in Postman allow users to set a value that can be accessed by multiple requests within a collection or folder. These variables can be useful when performing tests on different environments like staging, testing, and production.

Debugging Methods:

Step 1: Open the Postman app and navigate to the “Manage Environments” option.

Step 2: Click on the “Add” button to create a new environment or choose an existing one.

Step 3: Click on the “Edit” button to add the global environment variable.

Step 4: In the modal window, add a key and value for the variable.

Step 5: To access the global environment variable in a request, use the following syntax {{variable_name}}.

Step 6: Save the changes and run the request to ensure that the variable is being used correctly.

Extra Information:

When using global environment variables in Postman, it's important to remember that these variables are global, meaning they can be accessed by any request in the same collection or folder. Be sure to use descriptive names for your variables to make it easier to understand what they represent. Additionally, make sure to check that the variable is set properly before running the request to avoid errors.