# Testing API with Mock server

This guide explains how to use built-in **Try It** feature to test API endpoints during development.

## 1. Open the API Documentation

Navigate to the API documentation for your project.

## 2. Select the Mock Server

1. In the **Server** dropdown (top right of the API docs), select the **Mock Server** option.
This allows you to test endpoints without calling the live backend.


> **Note:** The mock server returns example responses defined in your OpenAPI specification.


## 3. Configure Security Settings

1. In the **Security** panel (top right), choose **Authorization type**:
  - Select **JWT** from the dropdown.
2. In the **Bearer Token** field, enter any placeholder value.
  - For mock server testing, the token is **not validated**, so you can type anything (e.g., `test-token`).


## 4. Send a Test Request

1. Open any endpoint in the documentation.
2. Fill in any required parameters or request body fields.
3. Click **Try It**.
4. Review the mock server’s simulated response.


## 5. Switching Back to Live API

When ready to test against the live backend:

1. Change the **Server** selection from **Mock Server** to your production or staging server URL.
2. Provide a **real JWT token** obtained from the authentication process.


## Example Screenshot

MockServerCredentials.png