---
title: "Download the Workload Protection policy (US1-FED)"
method: GET
path: "/api/v2/security/cloud_workload/policy/download"
tags: ["CSM Threats"]
---

# Download the Workload Protection policy (US1-FED)

`GET /api/v2/security/cloud_workload/policy/download`

The download endpoint generates a Workload Protection policy file from your currently active
Workload Protection agent rules, and downloads them as a `.policy` file. This file can then be deployed to
your agents to update the policy running in your environment.

**Note**: This endpoint should only be used for the Government (US1-FED) site.

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `403` — Not Authorized
- `429` — Too many requests

---

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