N8n HTTP Requests: What Beginners Get Wrong (+ How to Fix)

Simon Scrapes writes:

Learn to connect n8n to any external data source through HTTP requests and webhooks, even with zero API experience. This comprehensive guide covers GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE methods, error handling, authentication, and real-world examples. Discover the difference between API requests and webhooks, plus advanced security and customization options for professional integrations.

00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Understanding HTTP Requests and API Calls
03:00 - Types of HTTP Requests
04:48 - Handling API Responses and Error Codes
05:51 - Authorization and Headers in API Requests
07:17 - Real-World API Example
10:35 - Difference Between API Requests and Webhooks
11:45 - Customizing API Requests
18:41 - Authentication and Security in API Requests
19:50 - Advanced Options for API Requests

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