# Send HTTP Post

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


The **Send HTTP Post** activity allows you to send HTTP POST requests to a specified URL, supporting both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. This activity operates under the permissions of the SharePoint account executing the request.

![Send HTTP Post activity settings with URL, headers, and post data in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/send_http_post_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Send HTML Post to **this url** with **these headers** and **this post data**.

## **Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this url | The web URL to which the HTTP POST request is sent. For example: `http://mysite/default.aspx` |
| these headers | HTTP headers to include in the request. For more information, refer to [RFC 2616 Section 14](http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec14.html). |
| this post data | The HTTP POST message body. For details, see [RFC 2616 Section 4.3](http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec4.html#sec4.3). |


**Note**: This activity can also be used to interact with SMS gateways via HTTP/S or to invoke web service methods.