The POST method sends data to the server for processing or to create a resource. It is used when submitting form data, performing calculations, or uploading a file.

Details

POST requests are used to send data to the server to create or update a resource. The data sent to the server is stored in the request body of the HTTP request.

Common Use Cases

  • Submitting form data.
  • Uploading a file.
  • Creating a new record, such as a user or blog post.

Examples

  • POST /users with a body containing new user data might create a new user.
  • POST /upload with file data could be used to upload a file to a server.

Updated: