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“” - DisguiseXpert - 28-03-2025
Try this curl POST example—it’s what I use daily:
```
curl -d '{"name":"test"}' -H "Content-Type: application/json" https://example.com/api
```
If it fails, copy-paste your exact command + error here. Might be a server-side thing.
“” - fastDrifterX - 29-03-2025
For debugging, add `-v` to see the raw HTTP exchange. Here’s the command:
```
curl -v -X POST https://example.com/api -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"name":"test"}'
```
Sometimes the error details are hidden in the verbose output.
“” - fastDashX77 - 29-03-2025
If you’re on Windows, PowerShell’s `curl` is an alias for `Invoke-WebRequest`. Use `curl.exe` instead for the real deal.
Here’s the command:
```
curl.exe -X POST https://example.com/api -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{\"name\":\"test\"}'
```
Note the escaped quotes—Windows hates JSON sometimes.