PM
API Tools
Postman proxy integration
Postman can route requests through a custom proxy from its settings. Point it at the Aethyn endpoint and add your credentials so you can test geo-specific API responses or replicate a scraping request from a residential IP.
Setup steps
- 1Open Settings → Proxy in Postman.
- 2Enable 'Use custom proxy configuration'.
- 3Set the proxy server to proxy.aethyn.io and port 2099.
- 4Add Proxy-Authorization, or embed credentials as shown below.
Code
Custom proxy configuration
Proxy Type : HTTP / HTTPS
Proxy Server : proxy.aethyn.io
Port : 2099
Authentication : ON
Username : aethyn-XXXXX-country-us
Password : PASSWORDManual Proxy-Authorization header
# Base64-encode "username:password" and add as a header
echo -n "aethyn-XXXXX:PASSWORD" | base64
# Proxy-Authorization: Basic <base64-output>Replace aethyn-XXXXX and PASSWORD with your dashboard credentials. See the full targeting reference and protocol/port list.
Tips
- Proxy settings are global in Postman — disable them when not testing through Aethyn.
- Use a country suffix to compare API responses across regions.
- Turn off SSL verification only if you hit certificate issues while debugging.
Postman proxy FAQ
Does the Postman proxy apply to all requests?
Yes, the custom proxy is a global setting. Toggle it off in Settings → Proxy when you want requests to use your direct connection again.
Docs, solutions & blog
Premium residential proxiesCost-efficient rotating residential pool from €2.00/GB for bulk scraping and monitoring.Elite residential proxiesCurated high-trust pool with city and ISP targeting for hard anti-bot targets.Quickstart docsCredentials, endpoints, and your first proxied request.Proxy glossaryPlain-English definitions for residential proxies, rotation, anti-bot, and scraping terms.