How to Organize Request Collections Using Folders in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Organize Request Collections Using Folders in Postman: step-by-step guide
On Postman's main workspace, head over to the left-side panel and click 'Collections'.
After that, hover your mouse cursor over the collection you want to organize and then click the 'View More Actions' button next to it.
Select 'Add Folder' from the list of options.
Following that, add a unique folder name and a corresponding short description. Enter the details into their respective input fields.
Tap the 'Authorization' and 'Script' tab if you wish to further personalize the newly created folder.
Once done, you may now start organizing the requests listed under the selected collection. To do that, navigate to the left-side corner and grab a request.
Drop it into the newly created folder afterwards.
After completing these steps, the selected request will be moved to the new collection folder. Repeat the same series of steps until all requests have been organized accordingly.
Quick answer: To organize request collections using folders in Postman, go to Collections, select View More Actions on a collection, and click Add Folder. Enter a folder name and description, personalize via Authorization and Script tabs if desired, and drag requests into the new folder.
About this Postman tutorial
Streamline your Postman workspace by organizing requests into custom folders for better collection management. This guide shows how to organize Request Collections Using Folders in Postman in 8 steps, starting with "On Postman's main workspace, head over to the left-side panel and click 'Collections'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected request will be moved to the new 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 organize Request Collections Using Folders 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 Publish the Documentation in Postman, How to Remove Team Members From a Workspace in Postman and How to Rename Collections in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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