> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Coinbase Business Postman Files

The following Postman collection and environment files are available for download.

* <a href="/coinbase-business/api-architecture/files/coinbase_app.postman_collection.json" download target="_blank">Coinbase Developer Platform Coinbase Business Postman Collection</a>
* <a href="/coinbase-business/api-architecture/files/coinbase_developer_platform.postman_environment.json" download target="_blank">Coinbase Developer Platform Postman Environment</a>

We recommend testing authentication and relevant endpoints with these files as this will help our team troubleshoot any problems.

> **Info**
>
> Coinbase Cloud is in the process of being rebranded as Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP). Some documentation and naming conventions may still reflect the old branding.

## Coinbase Developer Platform Collection

### Step 1: Download Postman

If don't have Postman installed, download and install [Postman](https://www.postman.com/downloads/) from their website.

### Step 2: Download and Import Files

1. **Download Collection:**
   * Download the <a href="/coinbase-business/api-architecture/files/coinbase_app.postman_collection.json" download target="_blank">Coinbase Developer Platform Coinbase Business Postman Collection</a>

2. **Import Collection into Postman:**
   * Open Postman.
   * Click on **Import** in the upper left corner.
   * Select the downloaded JSON file and import it.

### Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

Once the files are imported, you need to configure your environment variables.

1. **Download Postman Environment:**
   * <a href="/coinbase-business/api-architecture/files/coinbase_developer_platform.postman_environment.json" download target="_blank">Coinbase Developer Platform Postman Environment</a>

2. **Import Environment into Postman:**
   * Open Postman.
   * Click on **Import** in the upper left corner.
   * Select the downloaded JSON file and import it.

3. **Select the Environment:**
   * In Postman, click on the environment dropdown near the top right of the screen and select "Coinbase Developer Platform Postman Environment".

4. **Set Up Variables:**
   * Click the Environments tab under My Workspace on the left of the screen
   * Select the "Coinbase Developer Platform Postman Environment".
   * Configure the following variables:

| Variable     | Current value                                                                             |
| :----------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `name`       | `"organizations/{ORG_ID}/apiKeys/{KEY_ID}"` (Include quotes)                              |
| `privateKey` | `"-----BEGIN EC PRIVATE KEY-----\{KEY}\n-----END EC PRIVATE KEY-----\n"` (Include quotes) |

<Info>
  Ensure that the values are entered exactly as shown, including the quotes.
</Info>

### Step 4: Authenticate and Test Endpoints

1. **Send Requests:**
   * Navigate to the "Collections" tab in Postman.
   * Expand the "Coinbase Developer Platform Postman Collection".
   * Select any request and click **Send** to test the endpoint.

2. **Check Responses:**
   * Ensure that the responses are as expected.
   * If you encounter any issues, refer to the detailed response messages to understand the problem.

### Important Notes

<Warning>
  Make sure the correct environment is selected by checking the check mark to the right of the environment name in Postman.
</Warning>