---
title: "Handles the switchover process for a given cluster."
method: POST
path: "/api/clusters/{clusterName}/actions/switchover"
tags: ["ClusterActions"]
---

# Handles the switchover process for a given cluster.

`POST /api/clusters/{clusterName}/actions/switchover`

This endpoint triggers a master switchover for the specified cluster.

## Path parameters

- `clusterName` string, required

## Headers

- `Authorization` string, required

## Response `200`

Successfully triggered switchover

- string

## Other responses

- `400` — Master failed
- `403` — No valid ACL
- `500` — No cluster

---

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