Indigo X API Automation: A Beginner's Guide
Get familiar with fundamental Indigo X automation concepts such as browser profiles, API authentication, automation tokens, proxies, and fingerprint management.
To deepen your understanding of the foundational elements of API automation, we recommend starting with our guide on key terms and concepts. → Guide: API basics: key terms & concepts
Explore API Documentation
Review the official Indigo API documentation to understand available endpoints, commands, and how they work. This is your central resource for all API functionalities.
→ Visit Indigo API Documenter page
Set Up Indigo X's Postman Collection
Postman is a valuable tool for testing API requests. Download and install Postman, then import the Indigo API collection to get started quickly.
Follow our step-by-step guide to configure Postman for interacting with the Indigo X API. → Guide: How to configure Postman for Indigo X API
Set Up API Access
To interact with the Indigo X API, you'll need to authenticate your requests. This involves obtaining an automation token.
Learn how to generate the necessary automation tokens using Postman with our detailed guide. → Guide: How to generate an automation token via Postman
Test Basic Requests in Postman
Once you have your Postman environment and automation token set up, you can start with fundamental API commands. Practice by creating a browser profile, launching it, and then closing it. Experimenting with these simple automation tasks will build your confidence.
Here are some common operations to try:
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to automating browser profiles efficiently with Indigo X! 🚀
Understanding HTTP Response Status Codes
APIs use HTTP status codes to communicate the outcome of a request. Familiarizing yourself with these codes will help you troubleshoot issues and understand API responses.
| Code | Status | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | OK | Success | The request was successful. |
| 201 | Created | New Data Added | The request successfully created a new resource. |
| 400 | Bad Request | User Error | The request was invalid (e.g., missing parameters, malformed JSON). |
| 401 | Unauthorized | No Access | Authentication failed (e.g., wrong or missing token). |
| 403 | Forbidden | No Permission | You are authenticated but not allowed to access this resource. |
| 404 | Not Found | Missing | The requested resource does not exist on the server. |
| 500 | Internal Server Error | API Issue | Something went wrong on the API server's end. |