Abstract This specification defines the QUERY method for HTTP. A QUERY requests that the request target process the enclosed content in a safe and idempotent manner and then respond with the result of that processing. This is similar to POST requests, but QUERY requests can be automatically repeated or restarted without concern for partial state changes. ¶ Status of This Memo This is an Internet Standards Track document. ¶ This document is a product of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It represents the consensus of the IETF community. It has received public review and has been approved for publication by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG). Further information on Internet Standards is available in Section 2 of RFC 7841. ¶ Information about the current status of this document, any errata, and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained at https:// www .rfc -editor .org /info /rfc10008 . ¶ Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the document authors.…