diff --git a/docs/configs/clearml_conf.md b/docs/configs/clearml_conf.md
index 447fcf8a..383c579a 100644
--- a/docs/configs/clearml_conf.md
+++ b/docs/configs/clearml_conf.md
@@ -688,6 +688,17 @@ Dictionary of configuration options for the ClearML Server API, web, and file se
 :::caution
 You must use a secure protocol with ``api.web_server``, ``api.files_server``, and ``api.api_server``. Use `https`, not `http`. 
 :::
+
+---
+
+**`api.http.default_method`** (*string*)
+
+* Set the request method for all API requests and auth login. This could be useful when `GET` requests with payloads are 
+blocked by a server, and `POST` requests can be used instead. The request options are: "GET", "POST", "PUT".   
+
+:::caution
+This configuration option is experimental, and has not been vigorously tested, so it may have unintended consequences. 
+:::
   
 <br/>
 
diff --git a/docs/configs/env_vars.md b/docs/configs/env_vars.md
index 0c43bb46..c0a0412d 100644
--- a/docs/configs/env_vars.md
+++ b/docs/configs/env_vars.md
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ Overrides Repository Auto-logging
 |**CLEARML_API_ACCESS_KEY** | Sets the Server's Public Access Key|
 |**CLEARML_API_SECRET_KEY** | Sets the Server's Private Access Key|
 |**CLEARML_API_HOST_VERIFY_CERT** | Enables / Disables server certificate verification (if behind a firewall)|
+|**CLEARML_API_DEFAULT_REQ_METHOD**| *Experimental - this option has not been vigorously tested.*. Set the request method for all API requests and auth login. This could be useful when GET requests with payloads are blocked by a server, so POST/PUT requests can be used instead. |
 |**CLEARML_OFFLINE_MODE** | Sets Offline mode|
 |**CLEARML_NO_DEFAULT_SERVER** | Disables sending information to demo server when no HOST server is set|
 
diff --git a/docs/deploying_clearml/clearml_server_gcp.md b/docs/deploying_clearml/clearml_server_gcp.md
index 7669d78d..bd2e7f54 100644
--- a/docs/deploying_clearml/clearml_server_gcp.md
+++ b/docs/deploying_clearml/clearml_server_gcp.md
@@ -8,9 +8,14 @@ provides custom images for each released version of ClearML Server. For a list o
 
 After deploying ClearML Server, configure the **ClearML Python Package** for it, see [Configuring ClearML for ClearML Server](clearml_config_for_clearml_server.md).
 
+:::info
+In order for `clearml` to work with a ClearML Server on GCP, set `CLEARML_API_DEFAULT_REQ_METHOD=PUT` or 
+set `api.http.default_method` to `"PUT"` in the [`clearml.conf`](../configs/clearml_conf.md) file. 
+:::
+
 For information about upgrading ClearML server on GCP, see [here](upgrade_server_gcp.md).
 
-:::important
+:::note Reinstallation
 If ClearML Server is being reinstalled, clearing browser cookies for ClearML Server is recommended. For example, 
 for Firefox, go to Developer Tools > Storage > Cookies, and for Chrome, go to Developer Tools > Application > Cookies,
 and delete all cookies under the ClearML Server URL.