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+# Version API
+
+>**Note:** This feature was introduced in GitLab 8.13
+
+Retrieve version information for this GitLab instance. Responds `200 OK` for
+authenticated users.
+
+```
+GET /version
+```
+
+```bash
+curl --header "PRIVATE-TOKEN: 9koXpg98eAheJpvBs5tK" https://gitlab.example.com/api/v3/version
+```
+
+Example response:
+
+```json
+{
+  "version": "8.13.0-pre",
+  "revision": "4e963fe"
+}
+```