---
title: "Trigger node update"
method: POST
path: "/api/fleet/nodes/{nodeId}/update"
tags: ["Fleet"]
---

# Trigger node update

`POST /api/fleet/nodes/{nodeId}/update`

Initiates a self-update on the specified node. For remote nodes, sends the update command via the proxy. For local nodes, triggers the update directly.

## Path parameters

- `nodeId` integer, required

## Response `202`

Update initiated.

- object
  - `message` string

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication required. Provide a valid Bearer token.
- `403` — Insufficient permissions or license tier.
- `404` — Node not found.
- `409` — Update already in progress.
- `503` — Self-update not available on the target node.

## Changes

- **2026-06-04** `d58cf9d6195b` — 5 info
  - removed the `ADMIRAL_REQUIRED` enum value from the `code` response property for the response status `401`
  - removed the `ADMIRAL_REQUIRED` enum value from the `code` response property for the response status `403`
  - removed the `ADMIRAL_REQUIRED` enum value from the `code` response property for the response status `404`
  - removed the `ADMIRAL_REQUIRED` enum value from the `code` response property for the response status `409`
  - …1 more
- **2026-04-05** `7464894ea582` — 4 warning, 5 info
  - added the new `PAID_REQUIRED` enum value to the `code` response property for the response status `401`
  - added the new `PAID_REQUIRED` enum value to the `code` response property for the response status `404`
  - added the new `PAID_REQUIRED` enum value to the `code` response property for the response status `409`
  - added the new `PAID_REQUIRED` enum value to the `code` response property for the response status `503`
  - …5 more
- **2026-04-05** `a202861afa64` — 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/studio-saelix/apis/sencho-api/changes/api/fleet/nodes/:nodeId/update/post.md)

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