Install Postman Locally and Try It For Linux Users!

Ready to get started with API testing on Linux? In this video, we’ll show you how to install Postman locally and get it running in no time. Postman is a powerful HTTP client that helps you send and test API requests without writing code. We’ll cover the official Linux x64 tarball installation method, provide alternative options, and guide you through sending your first API request. Let’s dive in and see how you can leverage Postman for your development needs!

Learn:

What Is Postman?
Postman is an HTTP client used to send and test API requests. It helps you work with REST APIs by making requests like GET and POST, inspecting responses, and debugging backend services — all without writing code.

🔧 Install Postman (Official Linux x64 Tarball)

Step 1: Download Postman
Go to Postman’s website ( https://www.postman.com/downloads/ ) and click:
👉 Download for Linux x64
This downloads a file like:
Postman-linux-x64.tar.gz

Step 2: Extract and Install
Open a terminal in the download directory and run:

tar -xzf Postman-linux-x64.tar.gz
sudo mv Postman /opt/postman

Create a command shortcut:

sudo ln -s /opt/postman/Postman /usr/local/bin/postman

Step 3: Run Postman

postman

Postman will start locally on your system.

📝 Other Install Options (Notes)

Snap
sudo snap install postman

Flatpak
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postman

These are valid alternatives, but the tarball is the primary official distribution.

▶ Open Postman (No Account Required)
When Postman starts, you’ll see the login screen.

Step 1: Skip Login
Click:
👉 Continue without an account

Step 2: Open Lightweight API Client
Postman will explain limited features without login.

Click:
👉 Open Lightweight API Client

You are now inside Postman and can send requests without signing in.

🎨 Optional: Switch to Light Mode
If you prefer light mode:
Settings → Theme → Light

🧪 Send Your First API Request
Click New or the + (plus) button
Choose HTTP Request
Set:
Method: GET
URL:
https://httpbin.org/get
Click Send

✅ You should receive a JSON response. Postman is working correctly.

ℹ Using Postman Without an Account
Requests appear in History (Postman caches its data at ~/.config/Postman/)
Ideal for quick testing and local development
Collections, environments, and cloud sync require login

You can find the tutorial PDF and more information at this GitLab link: https://gitlab.com/hatem-badawi/linux....

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