---
title: "Validate model endpoint"
method: POST
path: "/v2/models/validate"
tags: ["Models"]
---

# Validate model endpoint

`POST /v2/models/validate`

Validates a provider endpoint by performing a minimal live probe. Currently supports Azure OpenAI. Response includes the resolved region, whether the model is known to Orq, and either the full model document or a synthesized default.

## Request body

- object
  - `api_key` string, required
  - `api_version` string
  - `base_url` string
  - `deployment_name` string
  - `endpoint` string
  - `provider` string, required
  - `subtype` string

## Response `200`

Model validated

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request or unsupported provider
- `415` — Image models not supported

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