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# Create Records Using sObject Basic Information

Creates a new record for a specified object based on field values in the request body.

You must specify values for required fields in the request body. Specifying values for other fields is optional.

## Syntax

**URI:** `/services/data/vXX.X/sobjects/sObject/`

**Formats:** JSON, XML

**HTTP Method:** POST

**Authentication:** `Authorization: Bearer token`

**Parameters**

|Parameter|Description|
|---------|-----------|
|`Content-Type`|An optional header, specifying the format for the request and response. Possible choices are `Content-Type: application/json` or `Content-Type: application/xml`.|
|`sObject`|The name of the object. For example, `Account`. A required path parameter.|

## Example

-   For an example of creating a new record using POST, see [Create a Record](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/do-me/dome-sobject-create.md).
-   For an example of create a new record along with providing blob data for the record, see [Insert or Update Blob Data](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/do-me/dome-sobject-insert-update-blob.md).

**See Also**  


-   [Object Reference for the Salesforce Platform](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.object_reference.meta/object_reference/)