IDCS Token Generation in Postman Using HTTP Methods

To generate the IDCS token in Postman using HTTP methods:

  1. Obtain the Access Token URL, Client ID, and Client Secret from your Oracle Identity Cloud Console.
  2. Launch the Postman application.
  3. Click New - HTTP Request.
  4. Set the Request Type as POST and set the request URL.

    For Example: https://<Customer - IDCS >/oauth2/v1/token

  5. Perform the following steps before sending the POST request to retrieve your authentication token:
    1. Select the Authorization tab and enter the following information:
      • Type: Basic
      • Username: Client ID (A unique "API Key" is generated when registering your application in the Identity Cloud Services admin console.)
      • Password: Client Secret (A private key similar to a password that is generated when registering your application in the Identity Cloud Services admin console)
    2. Select the Headers tab and enter the following key value pairs:
      • Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
      • grant_type: client_credentials
      • scope: texturadaas:read (scope provided while configuring Application is OIM)
    3. Select the Body tab and add the following key value pairs:
      • grant_type: client_credentials
      • scope: texturadaas:read (scope provided while configuring Application is OIM)
  6. Click Send to generate the token.
  7. Copy the access token.
  8. From the Authorization tab, select the Bearer Token type, and enter the access token in the Token text box.
  9. Select the Body tab.
  10. Choose the GraphQL option and update the query for your desired organization.
  11. Click SEND.
  12. Verify the response was received.

Last Published Friday, September 5, 2025