HttpWebRequest - can I store the endpoint URL for faster access?

[robertybob]

Hi,

I am using the following method to access a server-based file.

Dim myURL As HttpWebRequest
myURL = WebRequest.Create("https://www.abc.efg/data")
myURL.Method = "POST"
myURL.ContentType = "application/json"
etc...
 

I'm wondering if it is possible to store the HttpWebRequest on load and use it for all future requirements? I get the feeling that the WebRequest.Create needs to locate the file each time (?) which slows things up unnecessarily.

If this is possible, do I need to alter the code in some way? Such as Dim myURL As NEW HttpWebRequest = storedURL?

Thanks!