How to Use Version Control in Postman
- George Apostolov
How to Use Version Control in Postman: step-by-step guide
To get started, navigate around Postman's main workspace and click 'Fork' to create a separate copy of the collection or environment to another workspace.
Tap the 'More Options' button at the top-right corner to access other tools for version control.
Choose 'Create Pull Request' if you want to propose changes to the collection.
Once the changes are approved and implemented, tap 'Merge Changes' if you wish to apply the modifications to the parent element.
To monitor, click the 'Pull Request' tab to track all the pull requests under the selected collection or environment.
Lastly, tap the 'Changelog' tab to monitor all the changes made to the collection or environment.
Quick answer: To manage version control in Postman, fork a collection or environment to create a separate copy. Access tools via More Options to create a pull request or merge approved changes. Finally, monitor all modifications and pull requests using the dedicated Changelog and Pull Request tabs.
About this Postman tutorial
Manage collection versions in Postman by forking, creating pull requests, merging changes, and tracking updates with the changelog tab. This guide shows how to use Version Control in Postman in 6 steps, starting with "To get started, navigate around Postman's main workspace and click 'Fork' to create a s..." and finishing with "Lastly, tap the 'Changelog' tab to monitor all the changes made to the collection or en...". 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 use Version Control 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 View the Activity History in the Postman Workspace, How to Add Comments to Collections in Postman and How to Add Team Members to a Workspace in Postman. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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