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# Test your BOD connection with Postman
## Overview
This page explains how to verify the successful processing of your BOD (Business Object Document) using Postman. You will test the relevant API endpoint by sending a request with your BOD mapping file. Follow the steps below to complete the process.
## Accessing Your API Key and BOD Mapping File
### Retrieving Your API Key
1. Go to **Settings → Global Settings → Integration & SSO**.
2. You can either manually copy your **API key** or click the copy button to copy it to your clipboard.
### **Downloading the BOD Mapping File**
1. Go to **Settings → Document Processing → Export**.
2. In the **Actions** column of the relevant export entry, click the three-dot menu and select **Edit**.
3. Locate the **BOD Mapping File** and click the **Download** button to save it.
## Test the Endpoint in Postman
1. **Paste the cURL Command in Postman**
Open Postman and paste the following cURL command into the **Import** section. Postman will automatically configure the request.
```bash
curl -X 'POST' \
'https://api.docbits.com/prod-api/import/purchase_order_bod' \
-H 'accept: application/json' \
-H 'X-API-KEY:' \
-H 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
-F 'org_id=' \
-F 'sub_org_id=' \
-F 'file=@file.xml;type=text/xml' \
-F 'custom_fields_mapping='
```
2. **Set the API Key**\
Go to the **Headers** tab, locate the `X-API-KEY` header, and paste your API key into the **Value** column.
3. **Upload the BOD File**\
Go to the **Body** tab, locate the `file` key, then click **Select Files** in the **Value** column and upload your BOD XML file.
4. **Send the Request**\
Click **Send** to make the API call.
5. **Verify the Response**\
Check the response to confirm that your BOD was processed successfully.
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