(automation API) Create activate

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"
}

Tips for working with the APIs
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