From an API Definition

To create a security test from an API definition, use WSDL, OpenAPI, Swagger, and WADL files:

1. Select File > New Security Test.

   

   – or –

   On the Dashboard, click Security Test on the New Test tile:

   

2. In the New Security Test dialog, select API Definition.

   

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3. Select how to input your API definition. You have two options:

   • File

     • Enter the file path or URL of the API definition in the field provided.
     • Alternatively, click the Browse button to locate and select the file from your computer.
     

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   • SwaggerHub Integration

     • Import an API definition from SwaggerHub. This option is available if you've integrated ReadyAPI with your SwaggerHub account. For more details on integration, see the SwaggerHub integration page.

     • Select one of the following options:

       • My API: Search for and select an API from your private SwaggerHub account.
       • Public API: Search for and select an API from publicly available APIs on SwaggerHub.
       

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   Tip:	Use the Filters button to refine the API list: Select specific API specifications: OAS2, OAS3, OAS3.1, AsyncAPI, or All. Optionally, select Private or Public for My API. Click Select All or Deselect All to manage your filter selections.

4. Click Next.

5. Select the security scans to be performed during the test run and click Finish.

   

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After you create the test, ReadyAPI will offer you to run it immediately or edit it before starting.

See Also

From a Service URL
From a ReadyAPI Project
Creating Security Tests