Multi-part parameter

Why is the MULTI-PART-REQUEST value selected in the Request Type dropdown list when we configure the end-point details of an API? For the reference, see the screen capture below:

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to send the additional file related data along with the request.

Click the Multi-Part Parameters tab and then add parameters as follows:

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Huge thanks, Radhika. It is crystal clear.

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Adding to @radhika’s answer - Multi-Part form data means breaking the large data into smaller chunks so that the large data can be sent over the internet effectively.

Therefore, this is required whenever we want to upload any file from local system to server.

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