How to Create a New Collection in Postman

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to create a new collection in Postman.

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Here is a quick tutorial on how to create a new collection in Postman:

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Head over to Workspaces on the top left.
Navigate to the workspace where you want to create the collection.
Look for the Collections tab in the left sidebar.
Click the + (plus) icon next to Collections.
Enter a name for your new collection in the Name field. Hit Enter/Return on your keyboard to commit.
(Optional) Add a description in the Description field.
Your new collection will appear in the Collections list.
To add requests to this collection, click on the collection in the left sidebar and hit Add Request.
Now you can start building your API requests.

📌 Why this matters

Creating collections transforms chaotic API testing into organized workflows. You can group related requests, share entire test suites with teammates, and maintain consistent environments across different endpoints.

Collections become particularly powerful when you realize they're executable documentation – your API requests serve as living examples that automatically stay current with your actual implementation. This means your testing setup doubles as onboarding material for new developers and reference documentation for stakeholders who need to understand how your APIs actually work.

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