# POST

The method that creates a new resource.

## What is **POST**?

`POST` creates a new resource (or triggers an action). The data goes in the body; a new resource usually comes back with `201 Created`.

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.example.com/recipes -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"title":"Waffles","minutes":25}'
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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