How to redirect to a POST route in Laravel
Stefan Bogdanescu
Founder & Senior Architect · 2026-06-29
Title: A Comprehensive Guide on Redirecting to a POST Route in Laravel
Introduction
In the development world, redirecting users from one route to another is quite common. However, when it comes to redirecting to post routes specifically, there are specific considerations due to security reasons. In this blog post, we will discuss the fundamentals behind redirecting to a POST route in Laravel and address any potential concerns related to handling tokens during redirection.
MethodNotAllowedHTTPException Explanation
The MethodNotAllowedHTTPException error occurs when an HTTP request is made to access a particular action or route, but the method used (GET/POST/PUT/PATCH/DELETE) does not match the declared method on that route. In your case, the issue arises since you are attempting to redirect a GET request to a POST route, which results in this error being thrown.
Solution 1: Creating a Form Request Class
One effective solution is leveraging Laravel's built-in Form Requests feature by creating a new class that inherits from the Illuminate\Validation\ValidatesRequests trait. This class can then be used to validate and handle the data submitted via the form. Here's an example:
```php
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
class CreateUserFormRequest extends FormRequest
{
/**
* Determine if the user is authorized to make this request.
*/
public function authorize()
{
// Add appropriate logic for your specific use case here.
return true;
}
/**
* Get the validation rules that apply to the request.
*/
public function rules()
{
return [
'name' => 'required|max:191', // Your validation rules here
'email' => ['required', 'unique:users']
];
}
}
```
Redirecting to a POST Route Using Form Request Class
Given the above class, you can now redirect using this code in your controller:
```php
// After a bunch of other if statements, etc
$validated = request()->validate(\App\Http\Requests\CreateUserFormRequest::rules()); // Add validation rules here
return redirect('newUser')->with(['user' => $user, 'form_data' => $validated]);
```
In the routes file:
```php
Route::post('/newUser', function(Request $request) {
$user = session('user');
$validatedData = $request->get('form_data'); // Your request data here
dd($validatedData, $user);
return view('profileNewUser', compact(['user', 'validatedData']));
});
```
This approach ensures that only valid requests will reach the POST route and also allows you to pass data through the redirect.
Solution 2: Using a Form for Redirecting
Another solution is to create a dedicated form for redirection purposes, as shown below:
HTML Form:
```html
```
Controller Code:
```php
return view('yourView', [
'user' => $user,
]);
```
Route:
```php
Route::post('/newUser', function(Request $request) {
$user = session('user');
if ($request->method() === 'POST') {
// Your POST logic here
} elseif ($request->method() === 'PUT') {
// Your PUT (redirect with form submission) logic here
} else {
return redirect(route('yourView', ['user' => $user]));
}
});
```
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are multiple ways to handle redirecting to a POST route in Laravel. You can use the Form Request Class for greater control over request validation or simply create a dedicated form and utilize the provided method. The best approach depends on your application's specific needs and user experience requirements. Happy coding!