Managing Cookies Using the HTTP Client

Introduction

The HTTP Client in Martini Desktop features a Cookie Manager, which is instrumental in handling cookies associated with different domains.

Cookie Management

Cookie Persistence

• Storage: Cookies sent back by the server are stored and persisted by the Cookie Manager.
• Accessibility: Persisted cookies can be modified even after closing and reopening Martini Desktop.

Cookie Precedence

• When sending an HTTP request, the Cookie Manager automatically includes cookies matching the request's domain and URL.
• If both the Cookie Manager and the 'Cookies' tab of a request contain a cookie with the same name, the cookie defined in the 'Cookies' tab takes precedence.

Accessing the Cookie Manager

• To open the Cookie Manager, click the cookie-shaped icon located in the top right corner of the HTTP Client's Request panel.

Adding a New Domain

Steps to Add a Domain

1. Initiate Domain Addition: Click the green '+' button at the top of the Domain panel, next to the search bar.
2. Enter Domain Details: Type in the host name (excluding the scheme, port, and query string).
3. Confirm Addition: Press the enter key to add the domain.

Adding a New Cookie

Steps to Add a Cookie

1. Select a Domain: Choose the domain to which the cookie will be associated.
2. Initiate Cookie Addition: Click the green '+' button in the top right corner of the cookie table.
3. Enter Cookie Details: Double-click a cell to edit its value, and press enter to finalize each cell's content.
4. Save Changes: Click the 'Save' button to apply your changes.

Disabling a Cookie

• Functionality: You can prevent a cookie from being sent with requests by unchecking the checkbox beside its name.