---
title: "Scan a series and force each file to be updated. This should be invoked via the User, hence why we force."
method: POST
path: "/api/Series/scan"
tags: ["Series"]
---

# Scan a series and force each file to be updated. This should be invoked via the User, hence why we force.

`POST /api/Series/scan`

## Request

- Base URL: `http://localhost:5000`
- URL: `http://localhost:5000/api/Series/scan`
- Auth: API key in header `x-api-key`

## Request body

- RefreshSeriesDto
  - `libraryId` integer
  - `seriesId` integer
  - `forceUpdate` boolean
  - `forceColorscape` boolean

## Response `200`

OK

---

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