HTTP supports a number of request methods. These methods can also be referred to as commands. HTTP methods specify the type of action to be performed by the server. Some common HTTP methods are tabularized as follows:
| HTTP method | Description |
|
GET |
Retrieves a named resource present on the client. |
|
POST |
Sends data from a client to a server. |
| DELETE |
Deletes a named resource residing on a server. |
| PUT |
Store data collected by the client in a named resource residing on the server. |
| OPTIONS |
Returns HTTP methods that the server supports. |
| HEAD |
Retrieves HTTP headers with no content. |