What is the difference between GET and POST form methods?

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GET sends form data in the URL as query parameters, while POST sends it in the request body.

	GET	POST
Where the data goes	URL query string	Request body
Size	Limited by URL length	Not limited by the URL
Visibility	Visible in the URL	Not visible in the URL
Bookmarkable	Yes	No
Use for	Retrieving data, such as a search	Submitting or modifying data

HTTP sets no fixed URL length. The spec recommends supporting at least 8000 octets, and the real cap comes from browsers and servers.

GET should only read data, so repeating it is safe. Repeating a POST can repeat its effect, such as placing the same order twice.

Neither method encrypts anything. POST keeps data out of the URL, but only HTTPS protects it in transit, so send passwords with POST over HTTPS.

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