HTTP Methods Reference

Establishes a tunnel to the server identified by the target resource, typically used for HTTPS proxying.

Duplicates a resource or collection from one URI to another, defined by WebDAV.

Removes the target resource, with repeated calls producing the same end state.

Retrieves a representation of a resource without modifying server state.

Identical to GET but the server returns only headers, no response body.

Takes out a shared or exclusive lock on a resource to prevent concurrent modification, defined by WebDAV.

Creates a new collection (directory-like resource) at the target location, defined by WebDAV.

Relocates a resource or collection from one URI to another, defined by WebDAV.

Describes the communication options available for the target resource, such as allowed methods.

Applies a partial modification to a resource, unlike PUT which replaces it entirely.

Submits data to a resource, often creating a new subordinate resource or triggering a side effect.

Retrieves properties for a resource or collection, defined by the WebDAV extension to HTTP.

Sets or removes properties on a resource in a single atomic transaction, defined by WebDAV.

Replaces a target resource entirely with the request payload, or creates it if it doesn't exist.

A safe, idempotent method for sending complex read queries in a request body instead of a URL.

Performs a message loop-back test along the path to the target resource, echoing the received request.

Removes a lock previously established with LOCK, defined by WebDAV.