> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.requestly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure Request

> Learn how to configure HTTP methods, URLs, and send API requests in Requestly.

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

## HTTP Methods

Requestly supports all standard HTTP methods for API requests:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="GET">
    **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
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="POST">
    **POST** sends data to create a new resource on the server.

    **Use cases:**

    * Create new user
    * Submit form data
    * Upload content
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="PUT">
    **PUT** updates an existing resource by replacing it entirely.

    **Use cases:**

    * Update user profile
    * Replace document
    * Modify configuration
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="PATCH">
    **PATCH** partially updates an existing resource.

    **Use cases:**

    * Update specific fields
    * Modify user settings
    * Change status
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="DELETE">
    **DELETE** removes a resource from the server.

    **Use cases:**

    * Delete user account
    * Remove item
    * Clear cache
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="HEAD">
    **HEAD** retrieves only the headers of a resource without the body. It's identical to GET but without the response body.

    **Use cases:**

    * Check if resource exists
    * Get content length before downloading
    * Verify last modified date
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="OPTIONS">
    **OPTIONS** retrieves the communication options available for a resource or server.

    **Use cases:**

    * Check supported HTTP methods
    * Verify CORS configuration
    * Discover API capabilities
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Setting Up Your Request URL

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

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/requestly/Gag9_SKIhyHPyhE2/images/url-structure.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gag9_SKIhyHPyhE2&q=85&s=a092829fef7facb03140dd61be097cb0" alt="URL Structure" align="center" fullwidth="false" width="1740" height="796" data-path="images/url-structure.png" />

## 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`

<Tip>
  Use action verbs and specific resource names to make your requests self-documenting. This helps when sharing with team members or revisiting later.
</Tip>

## Sending Your Request

Once you've configured your request:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Save Your Configuration">
    Click the **Save** button to preserve your request settings. This allows you to reuse it later without reconfiguring.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Send">
    Press the **Send** button to execute the request. It will display the response in the panel below.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Add Parameters" icon="code" href="/api-client/send-api-request/parameters-and-body">
    Learn how to add query params, path variables, and request body
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Headers" icon="list" href="/api-client/send-api-request/request-headers">
    Set up authentication and custom headers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>