How to Create Environment Variables in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Create Environment Variables in Postman: step-by-step guide
On Postman's main workspace, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Environments'.
Select the environment where you wish to create a new variable.
After that, go to the table preview and click 'Add a New Variable'. Type the new variable you want to add.
Subsequently, specify your preferred variable type. Simply click the drop-down menu next to the newly added variable and pick one from the available choices.
Add an initial and current values if necessary. Just enter the details into their respective input fields.
Finally, click 'Save' to create and enable the new environment variable.
Quick answer: To create environment variables in Postman, click Environments on the left-side panel, select your environment, and click Add a New Variable in the table preview. Specify the variable type from the drop-down, enter initial and current values as needed, and click Save to create and enable the new variable.
About this Postman tutorial
Set up and enable new variables within your Postman workspace environments by defining types, initial values, and current values, then saving. This guide shows how to create Environment Variables in Postman in 6 steps, starting with "On Postman's main workspace, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Environments'" and finishing with "Finally, click 'Save' to create and enable the new environment variable". 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 Environment Variables in Postman?
6 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 Folders in Collections in Postman, How to Create Personal Workspaces in Postman and How to Customize the Settings of Published Documentation in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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