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Try an API endpoint in your browser

The APIContext reference docs include a Try-It console that lets you make real API requests directly from your browser. This guide walks you through authenticating and sending your first request.

Use a disposable, scoped, short-lived key

Never use a production API key in the Try-It console. Create a separate API key with minimal scope for testing. The key is sent directly from your browser to the API origin (client.apimetrics.io) — it is not sent to or stored by the docs site, but it does appear in your browser's network traffic. Revoke the key when you are done testing.

Prerequisites​

  • An APIContext account with API access
  • A test API key (see Authentication settings to create one)
  • CORS must be enabled on client.apimetrics.io for the docs origin — this is a platform configuration, not a docs configuration. If requests fail with a CORS error, contact your APIContext account manager.

Step 1: Open the reference page​

Navigate to any operation in the API Reference. Each operation page has a Try It panel on the right side.

Step 2: Authorize​

  1. Click the Authorize button (lock icon) at the top of any reference page.
  2. In the dialog, paste your test API key into the ApiKeyAuth field.
  3. Click Authorize, then Close.

Your credentials are stored in browser memory for the current session only — they are cleared when you close the tab or navigate away.

Step 3: Fill in parameters​

In the Try-It panel:

  1. Select the operation you want to test.
  2. Fill in any required path or query parameters shown in the panel.
  3. For POST/PUT operations, provide a request body in the Body section.

Step 4: Send the request​

Click Send. The panel displays:

  • The full request URL and headers (with your Authorization header — confirm it shows Bearer <your-key>)
  • The HTTP response status code
  • The response body

A 200 or 201 response means the call succeeded. A 401 means the key was not accepted. A 403 means the key does not have permission for that operation.

Troubleshooting​

SymptomLikely causeFix
Request blocked by browser (CORS error)API server not whitelisting docs.apicontext.comContact your account manager to enable CORS for the docs origin
401 UnauthorizedWrong or expired keyPaste a fresh key via Authorize
403 ForbiddenKey lacks required scopeCreate a key with the correct permissions
Parameters ignoredRequired fields left blankCheck that all required parameters (marked *) are filled

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