Creates an activate object in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
HTTP request
Replace the URL prefix for Business Central depending on environment following the guideline.
POST https://api.businesscentral.dynamics.com/v2.0/{environment name}/api/microsoft/automation/v2.0/companies({companyId})/features({featureId})/Microsoft.NAV.activate
Request headers
| Header | Value | 
|---|---|
| Authorization | Bearer {token}. Required. | 
| Content-Type | application/json | 
Request body
In the request body, supply a JSON representation of an activate object with the following properties: "updateInBackground" and "startDateTime".
Response
If successful, the request typically returns a "200" response. Use the GET features request to verify that the feature state has changed.
Example
Request
Here is an example of the request.
POST https://api.businesscentral.dynamics.com/v2.0/{environment name}/api/microsoft/automation/v2.0/companies({companyId})/features({featureId})/Microsoft.NAV.activate
Authorization: Bearer {token}
{
  "updateInBackground":false,
  "startDateTime":"2025-07-08T16:00:00Z"
}
Related information
Tips for working with the APIs
Feature management
Deactivate feature