Why are cookies not automatically included in subsequent requests when using Postman VS Code extension?

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I’m testing my API in the Postman VS Code extension.

  • When I log in, the backend sets an auth cookie (visible under the “Cookies” tab).

  • In the Postman desktop app, this cookie is automatically included in future requests to the same domain.

  • In the VS Code Postman extension, the cookie is stored but not attached to later requests.

Is this a known limitation of the VS Code extension?
If so, what’s the recommended workaround (e.g., manually setting Cookie headers, using variables, or something else)?

My first request is http://localhost:8000/auth/login/contact.
The backend automatically sets a cookie in the response.

My second request is http://localhost:8000/auth/token.
This request should use the cookie that was set earlier in order to succeed.

@danny-dainton

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@umarbellokanwa
I attempted to reproduce this behavior, and in my testing the cookies were automatically included in subsequent requests.

To help us investigate further, could you please share:

  • Your VS Code version

  • Postman VS Code extension version

  • Your OS/machine details

  • A screenshot of your Cookies tab (expanded view of the cookie for the domain)

  • Ideally, a short screen recording of the whole flow, including the issue

This will help us better understand what’s happening on your setup.