# Testing GraphQL Queries

If you write a route that proxies a GraphQL API, you can test your route using
the following methods:

## 1/ Using the Zuplo Portal

The fastest way to test your GraphQL endpoint using the Zuplo Portal is via the
API Test Console.

1. Navigate to **Code** and open the API test console, then create a new "Code
   Test"
2. Fill in the method, path, and headers you need. Leave the `content-type` as
   `application/json`
3. Convert your GraphQL Query and GraphQL Variables into a JSON body. You can
   use [this tool](https://datafetcher.com/graphql-json-body-converter) to do so
   easily
4. Paste the JSON Body into the test's Body field and click the **Test** button

![Docs Folder](../../public/media/guides/testing-graphql/test-request.png)

## 2/ Using a Third-Party Request Tool

Various third-party tools have tighter integrations to make GraphQL requests.
You can check out this
[article from Postman](https://learning.postman.com/docs/sending-requests/graphql/graphql/#using-json-in-the-request-body).