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HTTP Methods in Postman
Postman supports all standard HTTP methods via the method dropdown in the request builder:
| Method | Purpose | Common Status on Success |
|---|---|---|
| GET | Retrieve data | 200 OK |
| POST | Create a new resource | 201 Created |
| PUT | Update/replace entire resource | 200 OK |
| PATCH | Partial update of a resource | 200 OK |
| DELETE | Delete a resource | 200/204 |
| HEAD | Same as GET but no body | 200 OK |
| OPTIONS | Discover allowed methods | 200 OK |
Additional Methods Postman Supports
- ✓COPY — Copy a resource
- ✓LINK / UNLINK — Link/unlink resources
- ✓PURGE — Remove cached data
- ✓LOCK / UNLOCK — WebDAV methods
- ✓PROPFIND — WebDAV property discovery
How to Select in Postman
- ✓Click the method dropdown (shows "GET" by default)
- ✓Select the desired method from the list
- ✓The interface adapts (e.g., Body tab becomes editable for POST/PUT)
Method-Specific Tips in Postman
- ✓POST/PUT/PATCH: Use the Body tab to set request payload
- ✓GET/DELETE: Usually no body needed (use Params for query parameters)
- ✓DELETE: Some APIs require a body — Postman supports body with DELETE too
- ✓HEAD: Response shows only headers, no body displayed