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This guide covers how to set up HTTP methods, URLs, and send requests effectively.

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HTTP Methods

Requestly supports all standard HTTP methods for API requests:
GET retrieves data from a server. It’s the most common method for fetching resources.Use cases:
  • Fetch user data
  • Get list of items
  • Retrieve resource details

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Setting Up Your Request URL

The request URL specifies where your API request should be sent. It consists of several components: URL Structure

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Naming Your Request

Give your request a clear, descriptive name to easily identify it later: Good naming examples:
  • Get User Profile
  • Create New Order
  • Update Product Inventory
  • Delete Customer Account
Avoid:
  • Test
  • Request 1
  • API Call
Use action verbs and specific resource names to make your requests self-documenting. This helps when sharing with team members or revisiting later.

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Sending Your Request

Once you’ve configured your request:
1

Save Your Configuration

Click the Save button to preserve your request settings. This allows you to reuse it later without reconfiguring.
2

Click Send

Press the Send button to execute the request. It will display the response in the panel below.
3

Review Response

Check the response status code, body, and headers to verify the request was successful.Common status codes:
  • 200 OK - Success
  • 201 Created - Resource created
  • 400 Bad Request - Invalid request
  • 401 Unauthorized - Authentication required
  • 404 Not Found - Resource doesn’t exist
  • 500 Server Error - Server-side issue

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What’s Next?

Add Parameters

Learn how to add query params, path variables, and request body

Configure Headers

Set up authentication and custom headers