# Offset

**Definition**

The **offset** parameter defines how many rows to skip before starting to retrieve data.

**Adding Offset Parameters**

From the left side pane choose the offset input box

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Enter the desired number of rows you wish to skip (from the start)

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Now we copy the endpoint URL on the top right corner

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Save the endpoint

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**Testing the endpoint**

Goto postman, choose the GET method, and then paste the URL

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Hit send to send the request&#x20;

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Now you should get a response which skips the "offset" number of rows specified earlier (here it skips the first 3 rows)

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