How to Fork a Collection in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Fork a Collection in Postman: step-by-step guide
On Postman's main workspace, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Collections'.
Browse the list, then select the specific collection you want to fork.
After that, click 'Fork' to proceed.
Come up with a unique label for your fork and then enter it into the provided input field. Subsequently, specify the workspace and environment you prefer to use. Simply click their respective menus and choose your preferred options.
Once done, click 'Fork Collection' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the selected Postman collection will be forked instantly.
Quick answer: To fork a collection in Postman, navigate to Collections in the left-side panel, select the collection, and click Fork. Next, enter a unique label, specify your preferred workspace and environment from their respective menus, and click Fork Collection to instantly fork the collection.
About this Postman tutorial
Instantly duplicate and customize any collection in Postman by navigating to your desired workspace and creating a unique fork. This guide shows how to fork a Collection in Postman in 6 steps, starting with "On Postman's main workspace, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Collections'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Postman collection will be forked instantly". 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 fork a Collection 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 Import Collections in Postman, How to Join a Team Workspace in Postman and How to Leave a Team in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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