HTTP Method - PUT

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What Is the HTTP PUT Method?

When you build or interact with web applications, communication happens between a client (such as your web browser) and a server (the system hosting the application or website).

The HTTP PUT method is specifically designed to send data to a server to either create a brand-new resource or completely replace/update an existing resource at a specific URL.

How HTTP PUT Works Behind the Scenes

Whenever a PUT request is sent to the target server:

• If the resource already exists: The server overwrites and updates that target file or record with the payload you sent.
• If the resource does not exist: The server creates the new resource at the specified location.

Sample HTTP PUT Request & Response

A typical HTTP PUT request contains a request line, headers, an empty line separator, and the request payload:

PUT /hello.htm HTTP/1.1
Host: www.ramnjava.blogspot.com
Content-Type: text/html
Content-Length: 35

<html><body>Hello World</body></html>

If the resource did not exist previously and was created successfully, the server replies with a status code of 201 Created:

HTTP/1.1 201 Created
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Content-Location: /hello.htm

Related Tutorials You Might Enjoy

• HTTP GET Method: Everything You Need to Know
• HTTP OPTIONS Method: Everything You Need to Know
• HTTP Explained: What Happens Between Your Browser and Server?

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HTTP Method - PUT

HTTP Method - PUT

HTTP Method - PUT