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# Version API **(FREE)**
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NOTE:
We recommend you use the [Metadata API ](metadata.md ) instead of the Version API.
It contains additional information and is aligned with the GraphQL metadata endpoint.
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Retrieve version information for this GitLab instance. Responds `200 OK` for
authenticated users.
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```plaintext
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GET /version
```
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```shell
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curl --header "PRIVATE-TOKEN: < your_access_token > " "https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4/version"
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```
Example response:
```json
{
"version": "8.13.0-pre",
"revision": "4e963fe"
}
```
