# GET /health

> Check that the RemakeCV API is reachable. The only endpoint requiring no authentication, which makes it the right first step when debugging an integration.

Source: https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/endpoints/health
Last updated: 2026-08-21

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`GET /health` returns `{"status":"ok"}` and requires no authentication, because it sits ahead of the RemakeCV API's auth layer. Use it to verify network connectivity and that the service is reachable, separately from any question about whether your API key is valid or your company has the API enabled.

## Request

```bash
curl https://app.remakecv.com/api/public/v1/health
```

No headers required.

## Response

```json
{ "status": "ok" }
```

> **Note:** 
This endpoint returns a bare object rather than the standard `data`/`pagination`/`error` envelope, because it sits ahead of the authenticated API layer.

## Why it is useful

Because it separates two failure modes that otherwise look identical from the client side:

| `/health` | An authenticated call | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
| Succeeds | Fails `401` | Your key is wrong, expired or revoked |
| Succeeds | Fails `403 api_disabled` | The API is not enabled for your company |
| Fails | Fails | Network, DNS or the service is down |

Start every integration debug here.

## Where to go next

Once `/health` responds, move on to [authentication](https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/authentication.md) and then [`GET /templates`](https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/endpoints/list-templates.md), which is the simplest authenticated call to confirm a key works.

## Should I poll it?

For an uptime check, a low-frequency poll is reasonable. Do not use it as a keepalive before every request — it adds a round trip without telling you anything about whether the *next* call will succeed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does /health need an API key?

No. It sits ahead of the authentication middleware, which is what makes it useful for isolating connectivity problems from credential problems.

### Does it count against my rate limit?

No. Rate limiting is applied after authentication, and /health runs before it.