# GetServiceConfig

The `GetServiceConfig` action returns the configuration file for a service. 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
--- | ---
Port | The action port of the service whose configuration file you want to return.

## Comments

You can also submit this action from Coordinator by specifying the `ControllerUUID` parameter. For more information, refer to the Coordinator Reference.

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