---
title: "Get epic"
method: GET
path: "/rest/agile/1.0/epic/{epicIdOrKey}"
tags: ["Epic"]
---

# Get epic

`GET /rest/agile/1.0/epic/{epicIdOrKey}`

Returns the epic for a given epic ID. This epic will only be returned if the user has permission to view it. **Note:** This operation does not work for epics in next-gen projects.

## Path parameters

- `epicIdOrKey` string, required

## Response `200`

Returns the requested epic.

## Other responses

- `401` — Returned if the user is not logged in.
- `403` — Returned if the user does not have a valid license.
- `404` — Returned if the epic does not exist or the user does not have permission to view it.

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