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layout: "api"
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2017-03-15 06:40:33 +00:00
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page_title: "/sys/seal - HTTP API"
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sidebar_current: "docs-http-system-seal/"
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description: |-
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The `/sys/seal` endpoint seals the Vault.
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# `/sys/seal`
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The `/sys/seal` endpoint seals the Vault.
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## Seal
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This endpoint seals the Vault. In HA mode, only an active node can be sealed.
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Standby nodes should be restarted to get the same effect. Requires a token with
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`root` policy or `sudo` capability on the path.
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| Method | Path | Produces |
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| :------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------- |
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| `PUT` | `/sys/seal` | `204 (empty body)` |
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### Sample Request
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```
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$ curl \
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--header "X-Vault-Token: ..." \
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--request PUT \
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https://vault.rocks/v1/sys/seal
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```
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