Initial Setup in Postman
To begin testing, you must import the official GPAS test assets and configure your target environment.
1. Import Assets
Section titled “1. Import Assets”Download and import the following files into your Postman workspace:
Steps:
- Open Postman.
- Click Import (top left).
- Drag and drop the three files at once.
- Ensure the items appear in your “Collections” and “Environments” tabs.
2. Configure Environment Variables
Section titled “2. Configure Environment Variables”Select the imported environment and populate the following critical variables with your local or staging credentials:
| Variable | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
{{baseUrl}} | The gateway/destination URL of your API. | Example: https://qa-api.yourwallet.com |
{{walletId}} | The unique identifier of the wallet to be tested. | Unique per operator. |
{{authToken}} | The initial token provided by the launcher (AuthToken). | Used in the /sessions call. |
{{secretKey}} | The secret credential used for SHA1 signature generation. | Keep this secure! Never share it. |
{{parentSystemId}} | The GPAS identifier in your system (x-parent-system-id). | Provided by the GPAS team. |
3. Dynamic Variables
Section titled “3. Dynamic Variables”Some variables in the collection (like {{walletSessionId}} or {{externalReference}}) are automatically updated by Postman scripts during the test execution flow. You do not need to configure these manually.