Cloud Mock

Cloud mock provides a continuously available mock endpoint that persists independently of individual machines. Unlike local mocks, which run on a user's computer and become unavailable when shut down, cloud mocks offer a persistent solution ideal for team collaboration and continuous access.

Key Benefits

Cloud mock is essential for teams requiring reliable, always-on mock endpoints:

Benefit	Description
Team-wide Accessibility	All team members share the same cloud mock URL
24/7 Availability	Accessible regardless of individual computer status
Public API Sandbox	Ideal for public-facing API documentation
Non-production Data Source	Provides reliable test data for development environments

Enabling Cloud Mock

Navigate to Project Settings

Select Mock Settings

Toggle on Cloud Mock

Using Cloud Mock

Once enabled, access cloud mock through multiple methods:

Copying the Cloud Mock URL

Open the desired endpoint

Navigate to the Mock tab

Click the Cloud Mock button to copy the URL

Testing Immediately

Use the Request button to instantly retrieve mock response data within Apidog.

Browser Access

For GET requests, paste the cloud mock URL directly into a web browser to view the response data.

Implementing Access Control

Secure your cloud mock endpoints with token-based authentication:

Configuring Token Authentication

Go to Project Settings → Mock Settings

Set access permission to Token Authentication

Using Authenticated Endpoints

Once token authentication is enabled, include the token with requests:

URL Parameter Method:

Append the apidogToken parameter to the request URL:

https://mock.apidog.com/m1/2689726-0-default/users?apidogToken=GdfNrEm6lxM9nDGGIMCWC1OPSiZ6hGOi

Header Parameter Method:

For Quick Requests, add the apidogToken parameter to the request headers.

Body Parameter Method:

For form-data and x-www-form-urlencoded requests, include the apidogToken parameter in the request body.

Summary

Cloud mock streamlines API development by providing:

Consistent, always-available mock endpoints

Enhanced team collaboration with shared URLs

Flexible access control for security

Reliable data sources for non-production environments

By implementing cloud mock, teams ensure uninterrupted access to test data, improved documentation experiences, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Benefits#

Enabling Cloud Mock#

Using Cloud Mock#

Copying the Cloud Mock URL#

Testing Immediately#

Browser Access#

Implementing Access Control#

Configuring Token Authentication#

Using Authenticated Endpoints#

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