# `Nous.HTTP.Backend.Req`
[🔗](https://github.com/nyo16/nous/blob/v0.17.1/lib/nous/http/backend/req.ex#L1)

`Nous.HTTP.Backend` implementation backed by `Req` (which uses `Finch`
under the hood).

The default backend — picks up the existing `Req`/`Finch` pool that is
already in the dependency tree, supports redirects, retries, and the
rest of the Req middleware chain. See `Nous.HTTP.Backend` for how to
switch to the hackney backend.

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*Consult [api-reference.md](api-reference.md) for complete listing*