# Validate a formation template

> Validates a formation template without creating any resources. Returns a list of errors and warnings. Accepts the template as a JSON object or as a YAML/JSON string.

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<MethodEndpoint
  method={"post"}
  path={"/api/v1/formations/validate"}
  context={"endpoint"}
>
  
</MethodEndpoint>

Validates a formation template without creating any resources. Returns a list of errors and warnings. Accepts the template as a JSON object or as a YAML/JSON string.

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</ParamsDetails>

<RequestSchema
  {...require("./validate-formation.RequestSchema.json")}
>
  
</RequestSchema>

<StatusCodes
  {...require("./validate-formation.StatusCodes.json")}
>
  
</StatusCodes>