How to Create Folders in Collections in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Create Folders in Collections in Postman: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the workspace containing the collection where you want to create a folder.
Find the collection in the Collections tab in the left sidebar.
Hover over the collection name and click the More Actions button (three dots).
Select Add folder from the dropdown menu.
Your folder will be created.
Click on the folder to assign a name to it.
Add a description for the folder if needed.
Click the + button on the right of the folder tab to add requests,
Click "Query ParamsKeyValueDescriptionBulk EditKeyValueDescription"
Click "Query ParamsKeyValueDescriptionBulk EditKeyValueDescription"
You can now add requests to this folder.
Quick answer: To create folders in collections in Postman, navigate to the workspace, select the collection in the left sidebar, and click the More Actions three dots button. Choose Add folder from the menu, click the folder to name it, add a description if needed, and click the plus button to add requests.
About this Postman tutorial
Organize your API requests efficiently by creating and naming folders within your Postman collections using these simple steps. This guide shows how to create Folders in Collections in Postman in 11 steps, starting with "Navigate to the workspace containing the collection where you want to create a folder" and finishing with "You can now add requests to this folder". 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 Folders in Collections in Postman?
11 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 Personal Workspaces in Postman, How to Customize the Settings of Published Documentation in Postman and How to Customize Workspace Settings in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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