---
title: "Update specific configuration directives"
method: PATCH
path: "/api/config"
tags: ["Configuration"]
---

# Update specific configuration directives

`PATCH /api/config`

Merges the provided key/value pairs into the existing configuration
and restarts the server. Only top-level directives can be patched.
Requires `admin`.

## Request body

- object
  - `config_changes` object, required — Key/value pairs to merge into the existing configuration.

## Response `200`

Configuration patched; restart initiated.

- TaskId
  - `task_id` string, required — Opaque identifier that can be passed to a status endpoint.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request.
- `403` — Access denied.

---

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