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Sending SOAP Requests with Postman

SOAP is an XML-based communication protocol used for exchanging structured data on the web. This comprehensive article will guide you step-by-step on how to efficiently send SOAP requests using Postman.

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is an XML-based communication protocol used for exchanging structured data on the web. Postman can be used to test and debug various types of APIs and supports making HTTP calls using the platform-agnostic messaging protocol specification of SOAP. This article will guide you on how to send SOAP requests using Postman. Check it now.

What is Postman SOAP?

Postman SOAP is a specialized feature within the popular API testing and development tool, Postman. It is designed to facilitate the testing and interaction with SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) web services.

SOAP is a protocol used for exchanging structured information in web services, and Postman SOAP provides a user-friendly environment for developers and testers to create, send, and analyze SOAP requests. With features like a user-friendly interface, request-building capabilities, and response visualization tools, Postman SOAP simplifies the process of working with SOAP-based APIs, making it easier for users to test and manage their web services.

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What is SOAP Used for?

SOAP is primarily used for web services that require a standardized and extensible communication protocol, enabling seamless interaction between diverse systems and platforms.

It provides a set of rules for structuring messages, defining how they are sent and processed, making it a fundamental component in various applications such as web services, enterprise-level integrations, and other distributed computing environments where interoperability and communication consistency are crucial.

How to Test SOAP API in Postman

Before diving into SOAP API testing in Postman, let's explore the step-by-step process.

Step 1. Create a SOAP Request

To initiate SOAP API testing in Postman, start by creating a SOAP request. You can open Postman and create a new request. Here, we need to set the request method to POST and set the URL to the endpoint URL of the SOAP API.

Create a New Request

Step 2: Set HTTP Headers

In the request headers, we need to set the Content-Type to "text/xml" and the SOAPAction to the API method being called.

  1. Uncheck the default "Content-Type: application/xml field generated in the Headers tab.
  2. Create a new field called "Content-Type" and set its value to text/xml.
  3. Create a new field called "SOAPAction" and set its value to "#POST" (e.g., "#MethodName"). Note that the value should be enclosed in quotes.
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Step 3. Build Constructing SOAP Request Body

First, we need to define the SOAP Envelope, Header, and Body using XML format. Click on Body, select raw,  and choose XML. Then, enter the XML content in the text area.

Build Constructing SOAP Request Body

This SOAP endpoint converts numeric values to their equivalent text representation. In this case, it changes the value 500 to "five hundred".

Step 4: Send the SOAP Request and View the Response in Postman

After constructing the SOAP request body, we can click the Send button to send the request. Postman will send the request to the SOAP API endpoint and return the response. We can view the response content in the Response tab.

If the response is returned in XML format, we can view the XML content of the response and the parsed response data in the Response tab.

Send the Request and View the Response

Apidog: The Superior Alternative to Postman for API Testing

Apidog is an advanced tool that offers more convenience compared to Postman. While you now know how to send SOAP requests using Postman, you can consider using Apidog for testing your SOAP API. Apidog is an all-in-one API collaboration platform that enables API documentation, debugging, mocking, and automated testing. It is a cutting-edge tool for API design, development, and testing.

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