Technical Tip: Export system debug file via REST API

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Description	This article describes how to use Postman/curl to export FortiADC system debug files through REST API.
Scope	FortiADC, FortiADC VM.
Solution	Create a REST API administrator or regenerate the API key if there is an existing REST API administrator.   Note down the API key in a notepad. Prepare cURL commands that meet the required format specifications for the request. Request Method: GET. Host header: FortiADC MGMT IP. Authorization header: APITOKEN. API URL path: /api/system/debug/state_download. Parameter: name. A sample of the cURL command would look like below: curl -ik -X GET -H ‘Accept: application/json’ -H ‘APITOKEN: <token>’ https://<FADC-IP>/api/system/debug/state_download?name=<debugfilename> Steps to perform in Postman: Open Postman. Select the Import tab on the upper left side. Paste the cURL command into the import window. Select 'Send and Download' to post the request. The debug file will be saved in the local folder. To generate a system debug file: Method: POST. URL: /api/system/debug/save_state. To get a list of available debug files: Method: GET. URL: /api/system/debug/get_statefile_list. Note: The cURL command can also be used in a terminal when cURL is installed. curl -ik -X GET -H ‘Accept: application/json’ -H ‘APITOKEN: <token>’ https://<FADC-IP>/api/system/debug/state_download?name=<debugfilename> > <dest-filename> cURL Manual  For more information, refer to FortiADC RESTful API Reference: FortiADC REST API documentation