---
title: "Backfill Files"
method: POST
path: "/api/files/backfill"
tags: ["files"]
---

# Backfill Files

`POST /api/files/backfill`

Manually trigger file backfill to sync filesystem with database.

This is a maintenance operation that scans the filesystem and creates
database records for any unregistered files. Only available to admins.

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- object

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