---
title: "Resets file status, so it will be downloaded again."
method: POST
path: "/api/restart_file"
tags: ["pyLoad REST"]
---

# Resets file status, so it will be downloaded again.

`POST /api/restart_file`

Resets file status, so it will be downloaded again.

## Query parameters

- `file_id` integer, required

## Response `200`

No response

---

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