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layout: api
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page_title: /sys/seal - HTTP API
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description: The `/sys/seal` endpoint seals the Vault.
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---
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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 |
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| :----- | :---------- |
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| `POST` | `/sys/seal` |
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### Sample Request
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```shell-session
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$ curl \
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--header "X-Vault-Token: ..." \
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--request POST \
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http://127.0.0.1:8200/v1/sys/seal
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```
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