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layout: "api"
page_title: "System Backend - HTTP API"
sidebar_title: "System Backend"
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  The system backend is a default backend in Vault that is mounted at the `/sys`
  endpoint. This endpoint cannot be disabled or moved, and is used to configure
  Vault and interact with many of Vault's internal features.
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# System Backend

The system backend is a default backend in Vault that is mounted at the `/sys`
endpoint. This endpoint cannot be disabled or moved, and is used to configure
Vault and interact with many of Vault's internal features.

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