Understanding POST Request

What is a POST request?

A POST request is a request method used to post data to a server. With Phlorin you can use POST requests to make posts to other forums or websites, add to a database, and much more. 

When a POST request is made it will send data to a server and process it. After which it will send a response back in the form of an action or confirmation. 

If you are seeking to only fetch data, GET requests would be recommended. However, they will not change or affect the data on the server. 

EXAMPLE of a POST Request

When we log into websites we tend to use POST requests. 

We are putting the login information we wish to process, once imputed it goes to the server to confirm or deny the request. Afterwhich you will login or get a response to a failed request. 

Running a POST Request in Phlorin 

In your desired Sheets document, open Phlorin and create a new request:

Extensions > Phlorin > Open > Create a request

In the Application dropdown select or search for Custom.

From here you can select a request method. Click the dropdown and select POST .Now you just need to go through the other parameters, specifically entering a request URL, headers, and a request body. 

Use API documentation from your desired API to know exactly what to include. If you need help, reach out to support or the Phlorin community on reddit.