API Environments & Auth Profiles: safe reuse without leaking secrets
Tags: api, environment, auth, bearer, basic, api key, headers, secrets, rest, openapi, swagger, endpoint, contract
What it is Environments define base URLs and attach auth profiles so the same scenarios run safely across dev/qa/stage/prod-like systems. Why it’s needed - Institutions must keep dev/test/prod separated. - Scenarios should be reusable across stacks and regions. - Security requires controlled handling of auth details. Benefits - One set of scenarios, many environments. - Reduced risk of running against the wrong system. - Clear governance for environment configuration. How to use it in WebSureQTool Create an environment per target system (dev/qa/stage). Set base URL and select an auth profile. Use environment selection at run time instead of editing scenarios. For production-like testing, follow your institution’s change-control policies.