# Set Methods

This is a pre-built action located under the **WebService List Element**. It instructs the Avo Assure Client to set the HTTP(S) method for the web service execution.

### **Syntax**

**Input Value:** `<Method>`

| Argument            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Method>(Required) | <p>Provide the HTTP method to be used for the web service execution. <br><em><strong>Note:</strong></em><br><em>Supported methods (must be in uppercase): <strong>GET, POST, HEAD, PUT, DELETE.</strong></em></p> |

**Output Value**

| Argument | Description    |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A      | Not Applicable |

**Example**

**Sets the HTTP method to GET for the web service request.**

The **Set Methods** action takes the HTTP method from the Input Value column as **GET** and applies it to the web service call associated with the previously set endpoint URL.<br>

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