---
title: "Check Provider Connection"
api: "POST /api/v1/providers/{id}/connection"
description: "Test the connection to a cloud provider."
---

Verify that Prowler can successfully connect to the cloud provider using the configured credentials.

## Path Parameters

- `id` (required) - UUID of the provider to test

## Example Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.prowler.com/api/v1/providers/{id}/connection" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/vnd.api+json"
```

## Response

Returns a task object. The connection test is performed asynchronously.

<Note>
Use this endpoint after creating or updating a provider to verify the credentials are correct.
</Note>