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cy.request

cy.request() sends an HTTP request from a Cypress test and yields its response. Use it to test APIs, seed data, authenticate, or combine API checks with UI tests.

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Syntax

cy.request(url)
cy.request(url, body)
cy.request(method, url)
cy.request(method, url, body)
cy.request(options)

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Source: cy.request() | Cypress API Documentation. Checked 2026-11-03.