topic Re: curl POST HTTPS Get Reply in Operating System - Linux

curl POST HTTPS Get Reply

Dave La Mar — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:19:56 GMT

Just downloaded curl for 11.i.
I am stumbling through the usage.
My scenario-
I must HTTP POST to a url and receive a reply.
When I used [from the command line] -
curl -d "userid=XXXXXXX&password=XXXXXXX&command=requestinfo" https://etc
This appeared to work fine, except I did not receive a reply with the info.

Being newer than new at this, hopefully I am missing something simple.

Any suggestions in getting the reply?

TIA

-dl

Re: curl POST HTTPS Get Reply

spex — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:32:37 GMT

Hi Dave,

Make sure that your syntax is correct and that the data is properly encoded. For example, you must translate the space character to %20 before you post. Also make sure you use an SSL certificate ('curl -E ...') if the HTTPS server requires one.

PCS

Re: curl POST HTTPS Get Reply

Dave La Mar — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:21:36 GMT

Syntax is correct, except for recieving the reply, I believe.
No cert is required.
I know the post worked as I have evidence supporting such.
The problem is the reply did not return.

Thanks for the input SPEX.

-dl

Re: curl POST HTTPS Get Reply

Dave La Mar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:00:13 GMT

Sorry folks. I'm closing this due to lack of respnse/solution.
I am now forced to use a java routine for the https post and receive reply.

Java was my least desired solution.

-dl