Pre-subscription Requirements
Postman Account Preparation
Have an existing Postman account with basic usage experience
Account email verification completed
Network Environment
Use a US Residential IP (Critical Success Factor)
Ensure the IP is clean and geolocated in the US
MPChat Funds Preparation
Prepare 20–40 equivalent USDT (Basic: $12/user/mo, Professional: $29/user/mo)
It is recommended to keep extra funds for verification fees
Detailed Steps
Phase 1: MPChat Virtual Card Preparation
USDT Deposit
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Deposit - Copy USDT deposit address - Transfer sufficient USDT ($50+ recommended) - Wait for network confirmation
Apply for a US MPCard
Path: MPChat App → MPCard → Apply for New Card - Issuing Country: Must select "United States" - Card Type: Virtual Card (Instant generation) - Securely record Card Number, Expiry Date, and CVV code
Funds Transfer
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Transfer - From: MP Wallet (USDT) - To: MPCard (USD) - Amount: $30–50 (Adjust based on team size)
Phase 2: Postman Subscription Process
Log in to Postman Account
Access postman.com using a US IP
Click "Pricing" or "Upgrade" (top right)
Select Subscription Plan
Plan Type | Price | Core Features | Best For
Basic | Free | Basic API testing, limited collab | Individual developers
Team | $12/user/mo | Team collaboration, API monitoring | Small teams
Professional | $29/user/mo | Advanced features, Private API Network | Professional teams
Enterprise | Custom | Enterprise features, SLA guarantee | Large enterprises
Configure Team Settings
Select number of users (Minimum of 3 users)
Select billing cycle (Annual discount available)
Configure team name and workspace
Phase 3: Entering Payment Information
Payment Interface Navigation
Select "Credit Card" as payment method
Click "Add Payment Method"
MPCard Information Entry
Source: MPChat App → MPCard → Card Details - Card number: 16-digit virtual card number - Expiration date: Expiry (MM/YY) - CVV: 3-digit security code - Name on card: Pinyin recommended
Billing Address Entry (Critical Step)
Country: United States
Use a professional US address generator
Example Format:
Address Line 1: 1234 API Street City: San Francisco State: CA ZIP Code: 94102 Phone: Generate a US phone number
Verification & Activation
Instant Verification
Postman will perform a small authorization hold (refunded immediately)
Verifies card validity and address matching
Service Activation
Advanced features activate immediately after successful payment
Team gains access to professional features
Function Verification
Test team collaboration features
Verify API monitoring settings
Check workspace management
Postman Plan Comparison
Feature | Basic (Free) | Team | Professional
User Count | 1 User | Min 3 Users | Min 3 Users
API Requests | Restricted | Unlimited | Unlimited
Team Collab | Basic features | Full team features | Advanced team features
Monitoring | Limited | Advanced | Professional
Private API Network | ❌ | ❌ | ✅
Support | Community | Standard | Priority
Troubleshooting Guide
Common Causes of Payment Failure
Region Detection Failure (Solution: Use a US residential IP; clear browser cache)
Strict Address Validation (Solution: Use a real, existing US address)
Team Size Restriction (Solution: Team plan requires a minimum of 3 users)
Abnormal Subscription Status
Charged but not active (Wait 5–10 mins for sync; check email for confirmation; contact Postman support)
Feature Access Restricted (Ensure logged into the subscribed team account; clear browser cache and re-log; check member permissions)
Subscription Management Guide
Team Management
View Status: Settings → Billing
Member Management: Add/remove team members
Workspace Management: Configure team workspaces
Renewal & Cancellation
Auto-renewal: Enabled by default, automatic annual billing
Cancel Subscription: Billing → Cancel Plan
Important Note: Service remains active until the end of current cycle after cancellation
Cost Optimization Suggestions
Annual Subscription: Choose annual billing for discounts
Accurate Estimation: Determine user count based on actual needs
Plan Evaluation: Choose the plan that fits current requirements
Security Reminders
MPCard Protection: Set reasonable spending limits
Account Security: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
API Security: Protect API keys and sensitive information
Detailed Postman Advanced Features
Enhanced API Development
Collaborative Workspaces
Real-time team collaborative editing
Version control and change history
Comments and discussion features
API Monitoring
Automated API performance monitoring
Alert and notification settings
Performance metrics analysis
Test Automation
Automated Testing
Integrated test suites
Continuous Integration support
Test report generation
Mock Servers
Create API simulation services
Frontend development support
Response template customization
Usage Tips
Team Collaboration Optimization
Workspace Management
Create project-specific workspaces
Set member permission levels
Establish collaboration standards
API Documentation
Automatically generate API documentation
Team document collaboration
Versioned documentation management
Integration & Automation
CI/CD Integration
YAML
# GitHub Actions Example - name: Run Postman Tests uses: postmanlabs-actions/collection-runner@v1 with: api-key: ${{ secrets.POSTMAN_API_KEY }} collection: your-collection.jsonMonitoring Configuration
Set monitoring frequency and thresholds
Configure alert notification channels
Analyze monitoring data trends
Multi-platform Support
Desktop App: Windows, macOS, Linux
Web Version: Direct browser access
CLI Tool: Newman CLI
Mobile: iOS and Android apps
Technical Specifications
Request Count: Unlimited API requests
Monitoring Frequency: Configurable intervals
Team Size: Supports 3–1000+ users
Storage Space: Ample collection storage
Best Practice Suggestions
API Development Workflow
Design Phase
Use Postman for API design
Create Mock servers for frontend development
Write API documentation
Testing Phase
Develop automated test suites
Set up CI processes
Perform performance testing
Monitoring Phase
Configure production monitoring
Set performance alerts
Regularly analyze API health
Team Collaboration Standards
Naming Conventions
Unified collection naming rules
Clear folder structures
Standardized variable naming
Documentation Standards
Complete API documentation
Clear test instructions
Detailed error code documentation
By following this guide, you can successfully subscribe to Postman API Platform using an MPChat virtual card, enjoying more powerful API development and team collaboration features. Postman has relatively strict payment verification; ensure the high consistency of "US IP + US Card + US Address." We recommend configuring plans based on team size and usage needs to fully leverage Postman’s powerful features for better API development efficiency.