How to Switch Environments in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Switch Environments in Postman: step-by-step guide
On Postman's main workspace, go to the top-right corner and click the 'Environment' selector.
Choose the specific environment you wish to use.
After completing these steps, the environment of your Postman workspace will be changed based on your input.
Quick answer: To switch environments in Postman, go to the top-right corner of the main workspace and click the Environment selector. Then, choose the specific environment you wish to use to change your workspace environment based on your input.
About this Postman tutorial
Change your Postman workspace environment by selecting the Environment selector in the top-right corner and choosing your desired environment. This guide shows how to switch Environments in Postman in 3 steps, starting with "On Postman's main workspace, go to the top-right corner and click the 'Environment' sel..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the environment of your Postman workspace will be changed...". 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 switch Environments in Postman?
3 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 Use the Postman Desktop Agent, How to Use the Search Feature in Postman and How to Use Version Control in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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