# Request a new session

Creates a new session for elastic access.

Endpoint: POST /v1.0/sessions
Version: 1.0
Security: AdministrationAccess, ClientAccess

## Header parameters:

  - `x-instance-id` (string)
    UUID of the instance to create the session on. Required by requests that use a ClientAccess token.

## Request fields (application/json):

  - `instanceId` (string, required)
    UUID of the instance, used while creating a new session.

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `sessionId` (string)
    UUID of the session created.