How to Import/Export collections in Postman
Last Updated :
20 Dec, 2023
Postman is a popular API testing and development tool offering a feature set for organizing and managing your API requests through collections. Collections are groups of requests that can be easily organized, shared, and executed. Importing and exporting collections in Postman is better for collaboration and efficient API development. In this article, we’ll explore the various approaches to import/export collections in Postman, step by step.
Prerequisites:
Approaches:
1. How to Import/Export Collections Using the Postman Dashboard:
Step 1: Open Postman and navigate to the “Collections” tab.
Collection Tab
Step 2: Click on the “Import” button.
Click on Import Button
Step 3: Choose the source type, “File”
Select files or folder here
Step 4: Now Select the your json file
Select your json file
Step 5: Now you can see the Imported file
Imported files
2. How to Import Collections Using Code Repositories:
Step 1: In the “Collections” tab, click “Import.”
Click on import button
Step 2: Click on “Other source” and choose your code repository as you want.
Click on github repository
Step 3: Now click on github logo.
Click on github
Step 4: Now Choose your repository details from where you want to import (Make sure Postman authenticated with your githhub account)
Choose your repository
Step 5: Now you can see the Import Complete.
Import Complete
3. How to Export Collections in Postman:
Step 1: Click on three dot button of your collection.
Gfg Sample API
Step 2: Scroll down and Select Export Option
Export Your File
Step 3: Choose “Collecion v2.1” and Click on “Export” button
Export
Step 4: Choose the File location where you want to save this file. then Click “Save” to export the collection.
Save your collection
Steps to Create an Application:
Let’s create a simple application example to understand the the import/export process. Assume we have a collection named “Test Country API” with requests using REST Countries API.
Step 1: Click on the “Collections” tab. and Click on the “New Collection” button.
Create Collection
Step 2: Select “Blank Collection” and Name it “Test Country API.”
Create Blank Collection
Step 3: Click “Add a request” in order to add your first request.
Add a new request
Step 4: Add Requests to the Collection
Request 1: Get All Countries
Method:
GET
Endpoint:
https://restcountries.com/v3.1/all
Result
Now, you have a basic application in Postman that includes requests to interact with the REST Countries API.
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