Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
bitsadmin /setcustomheaders myDownloadJob accept-encoding:deflate/gzipbitsadmin setcustomheaders command
Add a custom HTTP header to a GET request sent to an HTTP server. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for bitsadmin setcustomheaders; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
bitsadmin /setcustomheaders <job> <header1> <header2> <...>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
job | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<header1> <header2> and so on | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/setcustomheaders | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<job> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<header1> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<header2> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<...> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.