Using POST Method in PHP Form but the Parameters Appear in the URL

Question

My current page is index.php?page=21. In that page I have a form with POST method to post myParamater so that it won't appear in the URL.

<form method="POST" action="index.php?page=21">
      <input name="myParamater" type="hidden" value="1">
      <input type="submit" value="Go">
</form>

When I click my submit button, something strange happens. It brings me to index.php?myParamater=1. And also when I change my form to

<form method="POST" action="self">
      <input name="page" type="hidden" value="21">
      <input name="myParamater" type="hidden" value="1">
      <input type="submit" value="Go">
</form>

It brings me to index.php?page=21&myParamater=1

What should I do so I can redirect to my current page (index.php?page=21) with new paramater myParameter without make myParamater appear in the URL?

You will always be able to get that myparameter in $_POST. explain me what are you trying to do? — Apul Gupta
– Apul Gupta, Commented Oct 24, 2014 at 5:11
check if any javascript operates in this form, maybe through javascript (or jquery) your get param becomes post param. — Magicianred
– Magicianred, Commented Oct 24, 2014 at 5:31
have you considered to use $.ajax of jquery to submit the form instead of the classic way ? — user3423014
– user3423014, Commented Apr 14, 2016 at 0:02

N Kumar · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-24 04:52:47Z

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It looks like your method post is not working and it is using GET method by default. I tried it in my browser and it works correctly.. Try using other browser.. or reload it..

answered Oct 24, 2014 at 4:52

N Kumar

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user1397595 Over a year ago

Is your current page already including paramater in the url like mine index.php?page=21 ?

Apul Gupta Over a year ago

This should not be an answer. This is a comment on question.

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