REST API Developer Guide
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Create Records Using sObject Basic Information
Creates a new record for a specified object based on field values in the request
body.
You must specify values for required fields in the request body. Specifying values for other fields is optional.
Syntax
URI: /services/data/vXX.X/sobjects/sObject/
Formats: JSON, XML
HTTP Method: POST
Authentication: Authorization: Bearer token
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Content-Type | An optional header, specifying the format for the request and response. Possible choices are Content-Type: application/json or Content-Type: application/xml. |
| sObject | The name of the object. For example, Account. A required path parameter. |
Example
- For an example of creating a new record using POST, see Create a Record.
- For an example of create a new record along with providing blob data for the record, see Insert or Update Blob Data.