HTTP GET/POST request

This event can perform a HTTP request to a remote host. Both GET and POST request methods are supported.

The HTTP GET/POST event

Event settings

• URL - Specify the target URL of the request.
• Port - Specify the port number to use. The default port for HTTP is 80.
• Parameters - Specify the parameters to be sent along with POST requests. Enter the name of the parameter, followed by an = sign, and then the value. Enter one parameter per row.
• Username - Enter a username if the remote service requires HTTP authentication.
• Password - Enter a password if the remote service requires HTTP authentication.
• Proxy server - Proxy server address to be used. This can be either a DNS name or an IP address.
• Proxy port - The port number used by the proxy address.
• Method - Select the request method to use.
• SSL - If the request should use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) check this option. Notice that checking this option automatically updates the port number.