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title: Install the Postman VS Code extension
updated: 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
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To get started with Postman in VS Code, choose the [supported application](#application-requirements) where you'd like to install the Postman VS Code extension. Then complete the [pre-requisite configurations](#prerequisites) required to use the VS Code extension. Once complete, [install the VS Code extension](#install), then [sign in](#sign-in-to-postman) to Postman.

You can learn how to [view your extension version](#view-the-version) and [view events](#view-the-postman-vs-code-log) related to the VS Code extension.

## Application requirements

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The Postman VS Code extension is supported in the following applications:

* [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) (1.74 and higher)
* [Visual Studio Code Insiders](https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/) (1.74 and higher)
* [VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium) (1.74 and higher)
* [Antigravity](https://antigravity.google/)
* [Cursor](https://github.com/getcursor/cursor)
* [Kiro](https://kiro.dev/)
* [Windsurf](https://docs.codeium.com/windsurf/getting-started)

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  The VS Code extension supports all versions of Antigravity, Cursor, Kiro, and Windsurf.
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## Prerequisites

You must configure the following pre-requisites before you can use the Postman VS Code extension:

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* **Override proxy support** - Open your [user settings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings#_user-settings), then enter "Proxy Support" in the search box. Under **Http: Proxy Support**, select **override** from the dropdown list.
* **Use Postman behind a firewall** - If you're using Postman behind a network firewall, you must enable specific domains to connect to Postman. To learn more, see [Use Postman behind a firewall](/docs/getting-started/installation/installation-and-updates/#use-postman-behind-a-firewall).

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## Install

To install the Postman VS Code extension, go to the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Postman.postman-for-vscode).

## Sign in to Postman

You'll need to sign in to Postman to use the VS Code extension. After you sign in, select a team to access its workspaces. You'll also be able to view the request history in the sidebar. You can create a Postman account if you don't already have one.

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  If you purchased a [Postman EU Data Residency plan](/docs/administration/enterprise/about-eu-data-residency/), update the extension to use the EU region when signing in to Postman. Open your [user settings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings#_user-settings), then enter "Postman" in the search box. Click the **Region** dropdown list, and select **EU**.
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  If this is your first time opening the VS Code extension, a tab opens in the VS Code extension where you can create an account in Postman. Learn more about [signing up for a Postman account](/docs/getting-started/first-steps/sign-up-for-postman/).
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To sign in, do the following:

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1. Open the Postman VS Code extension.
2. Click **Sign In** in the sidebar. The VS Code extension opens a new screen that prompts you to sign in from your browser.
3. In your browser, select a Postman team.
4. Sign in to Postman.

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After you sign in, you can close the browser tab and return to the VS Code extension.

Learn more about [signing in to Postman](/docs/getting-started/first-steps/sign-up-for-postman/).

## View the version

To view the VS Code extension version you're using, do the following:

1. Click <img alt="Options icon" src="https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/action-options-stroke.svg#icon" width="16px" role="img" /> **Views and More Actions** at the top of the sidebar.
2. Select **Version**.

## View the Postman VS Code log

The VS Code extension log displays events related to the VS Code extension. The logs show the date and time an event occurred, the log type, and a description of the event.

1. Click <img alt="Options icon" src="https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/action-options-stroke.svg#icon" width="16px" role="img" /> **Views and More Actions** at the top of the sidebar.
2. Select **Open Extension Log**. The VS Code extension log opens in a new tab.