open-consul/website/pages/docs/commands/intention/match.mdx

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# Consul Intention Match

Command: `consul intention match`

The `intention match` command shows the list of intentions that match
a given source or destination. The list of intentions is listed in evaluation
order: the first intention that matches a request would be evaluated.

The [check](/docs/commands/intention/check.html) command can be used to
check whether a connection would be authorized between any two services.

## Usage

Usage: `consul intention match [options] SRC_OR_DST`

#### API Options

@include 'http_api_options_client.mdx'

#### Intention Match Options

- `-destination` - Match by destination.

- `-source` - Match by source.

## Examples

```text
$ consul intention match -source web
web => db (deny)
web => * (allow)
```