How do I fix this API error " ({ "status": "error", "message": "Unable to read your data; it might not be in json format." })"?

 
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I'm trying to test the v2 API using Postman. This is my first time using any API and Postman. I put https://api.rescuegroups.org/http/v2.json in the GET request url and a sample 

{
"username":"demo",
"password":"demodemo",
"accountNumber":"1",
"action":"login"
}

in the body of the request. I made sure to note that it was raw and the text type was JSON. I got a 200 OK response back, but 

({
"status": "error",
"message": "Unable to read your data; it might not be in json format."
})

as the message. Please help! I'm not sure what to do!

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      Hi Joshua Jen,

      I had a similar issue a while back. I believe your issue has to do with the way the body is formed and the request method you are using.

      Your request body should look like this:

      // Using JS
{
    "data": [ // credentials should be in an array
        {
           "username": "demo",
           "password": "demodemo",
           "accountNumber": "1",
           "action": "login" 
        }
    ]
}

      And, your request method should be POST.

      I hope this helps!

      Dan

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        Yes, it worked! Thank you so much!

        1. Dan Sedano

          Awesome! (big grin)

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