The Method Attribute using the POST method

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The Method Attribute Using The Post Method

The Method Attribute using the POST method

This example uses the POST method when submitting the form data:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<h2>The method Attribute</h2>

<p>This form will be submitted using the POST method:</p>

<form method="post" action="/php/actionPagePost.php" target="_blank">
  <label for="fname">First name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname" value="Bintu"><br><br>
  <label for="lname">Last name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="lname" name="lname" value="Chaudhary"><br><br>
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form> 

<p>After you submit, notice that, unlike the GET method, the form values is NOT visible in the address bar of the new browser tab.</p>

</body>
</html>

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Notes on POST:

Appends the form data inside the body of the HTTP request (the submitted form data is not shown in the URL)
POST has no size limitations, and can be used to send large amounts of data.
Form submissions with POST cannot be bookmarked

Tip: Always use POST if the form data contains sensitive or personal information!

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The Method Attribute using the POST method

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This example uses the POST method when submitting the form data:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<h2>The method Attribute</h2>

<p>This form will be submitted using the POST method:</p>

<form method="post" action="/php/actionPagePost.php" target="_blank">
  <label for="fname">First name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname" value="Bintu"><br><br>
  <label for="lname">Last name:</label><br>
  <input type="text" id="lname" name="lname" value="Chaudhary"><br><br>
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form> 

<p>After you submit, notice that, unlike the GET method, the form values is NOT visible in the address bar of the new browser tab.</p>

</body>
</html>

Live Demo & Try it yourself!

Notes on POST:

Appends the form data inside the body of the HTTP request (the submitted form data is not shown in the URL)
POST has no size limitations, and can be used to send large amounts of data.
Form submissions with POST cannot be bookmarked

Tip: Always use POST if the form data contains sensitive or personal information!