---
title: "/instances/{id}/restart"
method: POST
path: "/instances/{id}/restart"
---

# /instances/{id}/restart

`POST /instances/{id}/restart`

Restart an instance. The status of the instance will stay as 'active' throughout, but you may have to wait a few minutes for the instance to be ready to use again.

## Response `200`

Confirms the restart of an instance has been initiated. This does not confirm that the instance restarted successfully.

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