---
title: "Return if server uses the default update version"
method: GET
path: "/get_update_availability"
tags: ["Server Administration", "Updates"]
---

# Return if server uses the default update version

`GET /get_update_availability`

This function checks whether your server uses the
[latest version of cPanel & WHM for your release tier](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/product-versions-and-the-release-process/).

## Response `200`

HTTP Request was successful.

- object
  - `data` object
    - `current_version` string — The server's current version of cPanel & WHM.
    - `newest_version` string — The available version of cPanel & WHM available for the server's support tier.
    - `tier` 'edge' | 'current' | 'release' | 'stable' | 'lts' — The server's [support tier](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/cpanel-product/product-versions-and-the-release-process/#release-tiers): * `edge` — EDGE. * `current` — CURRENT. * `release` — RELEASE. * `stable` — STABLE. * `lts` — Long-Term Support (LTS).
    - `update_available` 0 | 1 — Whether a new version of cPanel & WHM is available for the server's support tier. - `1` — Available. - `0` — Not available.
  - `metadata` object
    - `command` string — The method name called.
    - `reason` string — The reason the API function failed when the `metadata.result` field is `0`. This field may display a success message when a function succeeds.
    - `result` 0 | 1 — * `1` — Success. * `0` — Failed. Check the `reason` field for more details.
    - `version` integer — The version of the API function.

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