# HTTP Request Methods

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is designed to enable communications between clients and servers.

HTTP works as a request-response protocol between a client and server.

Example: A client (browser) sends an HTTP request to the server; then the server returns a response to the client. The response contains status information about the request and may also contain the requested content.

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## HTTP Methods

* **GET**
    
* **POST**
    
* **PUT**
    
* **HEAD**
    
* **DELETE**
    
* **PATCH**
    
* **OPTIONS**
    
* **CONNECT**
    
* **TRACE**
    

The two most common HTTP methods are: GET and POST.