> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# View JSON

> How to view the JSON Payload

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Post">
    In the Ayrshare [Dashboard](https://app.ayrshare.com/), navigate to "Posts" in the left-hand navigation.
    Create a new post by selecting your desired social networks, post text, and media.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate JSON Option">
    Click the "\</> View JSON" button, located at the bottom of the post creation form.

    <img class="center" width="800" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/post-creation-form.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=37b88a2d0c9066f2ffb5fb57db234bb8" alt="post creation form" data-path="images/dashboard/post-creation-form.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review JSON Payload">
    The JSON payload will appear in a modal, showing all the parameters and data that will be used for your post.

    <img class="center" width="800" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/view-json.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f&q=85&s=c6d7aae4f8c353c4c8288024da435fc3" alt="JSON payload preview" data-path="images/dashboard/view-json.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy or Use JSON">
    You can copy the JSON payload for use with the Ayrshare API directly, or simply review it to understand how your post data is structured.
  </Step>
</Steps>

The JSON payload contains all the information about your post, including the
selected social networks, post text, media URLs, and any additional options
you've configured. This can be used by developers to understand the API
structure and/or replicate posts programmatically.