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http /sys/seal - HTTP API docs-http-system-seal/ The `/sys/seal` endpoint seals the Vault.

/sys/seal

The /sys/seal endpoint seals the Vault.

Seal

This endpoint seals the Vault. In HA mode, only an active node can be sealed. Standby nodes should be restarted to get the same effect. Requires a token with root policy or sudo capability on the path.

Method Path Produces
PUT /sys/seal 204 (empty body)

Sample Request

$ curl \
    --header "X-Vault-Token: ..." \
    --request PUT \
    https://vault.rocks/v1/sys/seal