> ## 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.
# SOAP Requests
> Learn how to create and send SOAP requests in Requestly using XML bodies, endpoints, and variables.
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol for exchanging structured information using XML. Unlike REST, SOAP requests require a strict envelope structure and often rely on predefined contracts (WSDL).
You can also import SOAP requests directly using the WSDL. See the [import guide](http://docs.requestly.com/api-client/import-export/import-from-wsdl) to get started.
## Create your first SOAP request
Open **Requestly Desktop App**, then click the `+ New` button to create a new request. Select a standard **HTTP request** since SOAP works over HTTP.
Give your request a clear and descriptive name so it’s easy to identify later.
Add your SOAP service endpoint URL and set the method to **POST**:
```http theme={null}
http://www.dneonline.com/calculator.asmx
```
Go to the **Body** tab, select **raw**, and choose **XML** format. Paste your SOAP request body:
```xml theme={null}
{{intA}}{{intB}}
```
Your request must include the required SOAP structure such as **Envelope** and **Body**, along with proper namespaces.
Click **Send** to execute the request and view the response.
## What's Next?
Secure your SOAP requests with API keys or tokens
Make your SOAP requests dynamic with variables
Group related SOAP requests together
