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.TH "Caddy" "8" "Oct 2026" "Auto generated by spf13/cobra" ""

.SH NAME
caddy-reload - Changes the config of the running Caddy instance


.SH SYNOPSIS
\fBcaddy reload --config  [--adapter ] [--address ] [flags]\fP


.SH DESCRIPTION
Gives the running Caddy instance a new configuration. This has the same effect
as POSTing a document to the /load API endpoint, but is convenient for simple
workflows revolving around config files.

.PP
Since the admin endpoint is configurable, the endpoint configuration is loaded
from the --address flag if specified; otherwise it is loaded from the given
config file; otherwise the default is assumed.


.SH OPTIONS
\fB-a\fP, \fB--adapter\fP=""
	Name of config adapter to apply

.PP
\fB--address\fP=""
	Address of the administration listener, if different from config

.PP
\fB-c\fP, \fB--config\fP=""
	Configuration file (required)

.PP
\fB-f\fP, \fB--force\fP[=false]
	Force config reload, even if it is the same

.PP
\fB-h\fP, \fB--help\fP[=false]
	help for reload


.SH SEE ALSO
\fBcaddy(8)\fP


.SH HISTORY
13-Oct-2026 Auto generated by spf13/cobra