# GetServiceConfig

The `GetServiceConfig` action returns the configuration file for a service on the Controller specified by the ControllerUUID parameter. You can run this action even if the service is not running.

NOTE: This action is distinct from the GetConfig service action.

The `GetServiceConfig` action returns:

- the content of the configuration file
- a checksum (for use with the UpdateServiceConfig parameter)

## Required Parameters

The following action parameters are required.

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
ControllerUUID | The UUID of the Controller on which the service is registered.
Port | The action port of the service whose configuration file you want to return.

## Comments

You can also submit this action from individual Controller servers. For more information, refer to the Controller Reference.

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