How to Create a New Collection in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Create a New Collection in Postman: step-by-step guide
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.
Start building your collection with a blank collection.
Enter a name for your new collection in the Name field. Hit Enter/Return on your keyboard to commit.
Add requests to define the API endpoints you'll work with.
Add a meaningful description in the Description field.
To add requests to this collection, click on the collection in the left sidebar and hit Add Request.
Provide a name to your request.
Now you can start building your API requests.
Quick answer: To create a new collection, head to Workspaces in Postman, select your workspace, and open the Collections tab in the left sidebar. Start a blank collection, enter its name, press Enter, add a description, and then click the collection to add and name your API requests.
About this Postman tutorial
Easily create and organize your API endpoint requests by building a new collection inside your Postman workspace. This guide shows how to create a New Collection in Postman in 10 steps, starting with "Head over to Workspaces on the top left" and finishing with "Now you can start building your API requests". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Postman interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a New Collection in Postman?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Postman data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Postman. Related guides: How to Create a Team in Postman, How to Create a Workspace in Postman and How to Create Documentation in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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