You can export your Postman data, including collections, environments, global variables, and data dumps, as JSON files. You can import these files back into any Postman instance, share them with others, or use them with thePostman CLI orNewman.

Postman supports exporting HTTP collections. You can’t export multi-protocol collections.

Export collections

1. ClickCollections in the sidebar.
2. ClickView more actions next to a collection, then selectMore > Export.
3. (Optional) Invite teammates or clickCopy Collection Link to share the collection.
4. Select the export format (Collection v2 orCollection v2.1) for the collection.
5. ClickExport JSON to download the generated JSON file.

Export environments

1. ClickEnvironments in the sidebar.
2. ClickView more actions next to an environment, thenExport. The file will download automatically.

To export your global variables, clickEnvironments in the sidebar. ClickGlobals in the sidebar, then clickExport in the workbench.

Export data dumps

You can export a bulk data dump of all your collections and environments in Postman. You can then import the data into any Postman instance. If you are on a team, only Team Admins and Super Admins can export bulk data.

To export a data dump, do the following:

1. Click your avatar in the Postman header, then clickSettings.

2. Click theAccount tab, thenExport Data.

3. ClickExport Data, then select the data types you want to export. You can export collections, environments, or both.

4. ClickRequest Data Export.

   

When the export is ready, you’ll get an email with a link to download the bulk data file. The download is available for two days, after which it expires.

Import a data dump into Postman

After exporting a data dump file, you can import it into any Postman instance. You must unzip the data dump file before importing it.

Unzipping the data dump file results in a folder with a unique name. Inside you’ll find a subfolder for each data type you chose to export, with individual JSON files for each exported collection and environment. You’ll also find anarchive.json file that lists the IDs of all exported collections and environments.

To import the data dump into Postman, do the following:

1. In a workspace, clickImport in the sidebar.
2. Drag the unzipped data dump folder into the import window.
3. Select the environments and collections you want to import, then clickImport.

Learn more aboutimporting data into Postman.