---
title: "GetNodeSyncing"
method: GET
path: "/{apiKey}/eth/v1/node/syncing"
---

# GetNodeSyncing

`GET /{apiKey}/eth/v1/node/syncing`

Get node syncing status. Requests the beacon node to describe if it's currently syncing or not, and if it is, what block it is up to.

## Path parameters

- `apiKey` string, required — <style> .custom-style { color: #048FF4; } </style> For higher throughput, please <span class="custom-style"><a href="../docs/quick-start-guide#-creating-your-api-key-on-the-zan-platform" target="_blank">create your own API key</a></span>.

## Response `200`

Node syncing status

- object
  - `data` object, required
    - `head_slot` string, required — Head slot node is trying to reach
    - `sync_distance` string, required — How many slots node needs to process to reach head. 0 if synced.
    - `is_syncing` boolean, required — Set to true if the node is syncing, false if the node is synced.
    - `is_optimistic` boolean, required — Set to true if the node is optimistically tracking head.
    - `el_offline` boolean, required — Set to true if the execution client is offline.

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