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# How to setup Postman

A guide for setting up Postman to test APIs

### Install Postman on Windows <a href="#install-postman-on-windows" id="install-postman-on-windows"></a>

Postman is available for Windows 7 and later.

1. [Download](https://www.postman.com/downloads/) the latest Postman version.
2. Select and run the `.exe` file to install Postman.

### Install Postman on Mac <a href="#install-postman-on-mac" id="install-postman-on-mac"></a>

Postman is available for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later.

1. [Download](https://www.postman.com/downloads/) the latest Postman version.

   > Make sure to download the **Mac Apple Chip** version if you have a Mac with an Apple silicon processor.
2. If your browser downloads the file as a ZIP file, find the file in the **Downloads** folder and unzip it.
3. In the **Downloads** folder, double-click the `Postman` file to install it.
4. When prompted, move the file to your **Applications** folder. This will ensure that future updates can be installed.

### Install Postman on Linux <a href="#install-postman-on-linux" id="install-postman-on-linux"></a>

install Postman on Linux from the [Snap](https://snapcraft.io/postman) store page or by using the command `snap install postman`. If installing from the command line, first ensure that you’re set up for [snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).&#x20;

Alternatively, you can [download](https://www.postman.com/downloads/) the latest version of Postman and unpack the file using the command `tar zxf linux_64`.

### Postman on the web

Access the Postman API Platform through your web browser. Create a free account, and you're in.

[https://go.postman.co/home](https://go.postman.co/home?ref_key=eY1cxBKgsqzU7W-nBjFs4C)