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# Create a Data Refresh Task

> Initiate a data refresh for an existing user link

## Description

This endpoint allows you to initiate a data refresh for an existing user link. The operation triggers the system to re-fetch current employment and income information from connected data sources.

## Authentication

This endpoint requires API authentication:

* Client ID (header)
* Access Key (header)

## Request Body

The request body should contain the parameters needed to specify which link to refresh and what data to update.

| Parameter      | Type   | Required | Description                                   |
| -------------- | ------ | -------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| `access_token` | string | Yes      | The access token from the original connection |

## Response

### Success Response (201 Created)

Upon successful creation, the endpoint returns a task object containing the task ID for tracking the refresh operation.

```json theme={null}
{
  "task_id": "48427a36d43c4d5aa6324bc06c692456"
}
```

### Error Responses

**400 Bad Request:** Returned when request parameters are invalid or missing required fields.

**401 Unauthorized:** Returned when authentication credentials are missing or invalid.

**403 Forbidden:** Returned when authentication credentials are provided but lack necessary permissions.