How to Duplicate Collections in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Duplicate Collections in Postman: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the workspace containing the collection you want to duplicate.
Find the collection in the Collections tab in the left sidebar.
Hover over the collection name and click the More Actions button (three dots).
Scroll down to find the Duplicate option.
Select Duplicate from the dropdown menu.
By default, it will suggest the original name with "Copy" added to it.
Click on the name to edit it with the desired name.
You can now modify the duplicate without affecting the original collection.
Quick answer: To duplicate collections in Postman, navigate to your workspace, locate the collection in the left sidebar, and click the More Actions three dots button. Select Duplicate from the dropdown menu, optionally edit the suggested copy name, and modify the new collection without affecting the original.
About this Postman tutorial
Copy an existing collection in Postman quickly by selecting the duplicate option from the sidebar menu, renaming it, and modifying your new data. This guide shows how to duplicate Collections in Postman in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the workspace containing the collection you want to duplicate" and finishing with "You can now modify the duplicate without affecting the original collection". 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 duplicate Collections in Postman?
8 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 Export Collections in Postman, How to Fork a Collection in Postman and How to Import Collections in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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