# IT:AD:HTTP/Max GET Length #



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The reason this is not a great question is that following `REST`-ful design practices, a `GET` is a `CRUD`/`Retrieve` statement. 
It shouldn't be long (just an ID, or Filter/Paging).

For New records, use a `POST`, and for updates, use a `PUT`.


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## Resources ##

* [http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/misc/urllength.html](http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/misc/urllength.html)
* [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/208427](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/208427)