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How do I connect to ProxMox API via Postman?

I've been trying to connect to the Proxmox API via Postman so I can explore it further, but can't seem to connect. I keep getting 401 No Ticket despite getting the TICKET and CSRF via curl and plugging those into:

  • Params and running via GET
  • Authorization as API Key, Bearer, etc

I've already scoured https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Proxmox_VE_API and https://pve.proxmox.com/pve-docs/api-viewer/index.html as well as Googling and checking SO. Nothing seems to provide a useful solution. Any ideas?

Solution

  • Finally found inspiriation at https://forum.proxmox.com/threads/remote-spice-access-without-using-web-manager.16561/.

    The solution to this particular problem is to set a cookie in Postman called PVEAuthCookie and set it's value to the TICKET.

    Postman Interface, pointing out Cookies option

    Most of you probably know this, but just in case... you need to define a domain first. If you copy and paste, don't include the port number. after that click the domain, add cookie and fill in your information. Cookies Interface

    I know I answered my own question here, but I'd love other responses if you have a more streamlined way to do this. Especially how to get the ticket process streamlined.