---
title: "Force refresh a specific health check"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/health/refresh/{checkName}"
tags: ["Health"]
---

# Force refresh a specific health check

`POST /api/v1/health/refresh/{checkName}`

Triggers an immediate refresh of a specific health check identified by name, bypassing any caching mechanisms. Useful for testing individual components or getting up-to-date status after targeted maintenance.

## Path parameters

- `checkName` string, required

## Response `200`

Successfully refreshed the health check

- ResponseEntityView
  - `errors` ErrorEntity[]
    - `errorCode` string
    - `message` string
    - `fieldName` string
  - `entity` object
  - `messages` MessageEntity[]
    - `message` string
  - `i18nMessagesMap` object
  - `permissions` string[]
  - `pagination` Pagination
    - `currentPage` integer
    - `perPage` integer
    - `totalEntries` integer

## Other responses

- `403` — Forbidden - Authentication required
- `404` — Health check not found
- `500` — Internal Server Error

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