How to Make HTTP Requests with InfinityFree Hosting?
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SkyKnight198
I'm currently using InfinityFree for a project that involves automation. The setup is supposed to receive incoming SMS from my friend's phone, and then it sends those messages along with the phone number to my website through an HTTP request. I've got the URL parameters ready for data entry into my SQL table using the GET method. Here's the problem: when I manually type the URL into my browser, it stores the data correctly. However, when I try to send the request using my automation app, I get a response code of 200, but no data is being entered into the table. Is this some kind of restriction with InfinityFree? If so, is there a way to bypass it?
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Sure, InfinityFree has its downsides, but it's actually one of the more popular choices for free hosting. You might want to check out their forums or support for specific rules about sending data.
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Honestly, I've had mixed experiences with InfinityFree. Some people find it useful for basic projects, but it does have restrictions that can trip you up. Just keep in mind that it’s free for a reason—limitations galore!
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It sounds like your automation app might be using a POST request instead of a GET request to send the data. InfinityFree could be limiting certain types of requests, which might explain why it's not working as expected.
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DataDynamo77: But wouldn’t using POST typically return a 405 error instead of a 200? Seems odd.
SkyKnight198: Exactly! I'm puzzled about why I'm getting a 200 if there’s an issue.