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layout: api
page_title: /sys/internal/inspect - HTTP API
description: >-
  This endpoint is intended to inspect a specific internal subsystem for debugging purposes, and turned off by default.
  Once turned on, it can be accessed with a root token or sudo privileges
---

# `/sys/internal/inspect`

The `/sys/internal/inspect` family of endpoints is intended to inspect a specific internal subsystem for debugging purposes.
This endpoint is off by default. See the
[Vault configuration documentation](/vault/docs/configuration) to
enable. Once the endpoint is turned on, it can be accessed with a root token or sudo privileges.

~> **NOTE**: These endpoints are only available in Vault version 1.13+. Backwards compatibility is not guaranteed. These endpoints are subject to change or may disappear without notice.


## Supported inspection paths

- [Router](/vault/api-docs/system/inspect/router)