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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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As of GitLab 15.5, the Version API is a mirror of the Metadata API.
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Retrieves version information for the GitLab instance. Responds with `200 OK` for
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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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```
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## Example responses
### GitLab 15.5 and later
See [Metadata API ](metadata.md ) for the response.
### GitLab 15.4 and earlier
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```json
{
"version": "8.13.0-pre",
"revision": "4e963fe"
}
```
