# HTTP

Cordova / Phonegap plugin for communicating with HTTP servers. Supports iOS and Android.

Advantages over Javascript requests:

* SSL / TLS Pinning
* CORS restrictions do not apply
* Handling of HTTP code 401 - read more at [Issue CB-2415](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CB-2415)

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-advanced-http
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/http
```

**Plugin Repo:** <https://github.com/silkimen/cordova-plugin-advanced-http>

## Supported Platforms

* Android
* iOS

## Further Information

* [Installation Guide](/awesome-cordova-plugins/installation.md)
* [FAQ](/awesome-cordova-plugins/faq.md)


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