> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thesports.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thesports.com/help-center/football/how-to-use-the-data-update-api-endpoint.md).

# How to use the Data update API endpoint？

The [**Data update**](/thesports-docs/basic-info/data-update.md) API endpoint returns the ids of data types that have changed within the past 120 seconds. Use the returned id to retrieve the latest data from the corresponding API endpoint.

For example, if the bracket data for a season changes, the **Data update** API endpoint returns the corresponding `season id` within 120 seconds. Use this `season id` with the [**Bracket**](/thesports-docs/advanced-data/bracket.md) API endpoint to retrieve the latest bracket data.

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In the screenshot, `type id: 2` indicates that the changed data type is 'bracket'. The returned `season_id` identifies the season whose bracket data changed within the past 120 seconds. Collect the returned `season_id` values and use them with the **Bracket** API endpoint to retrieve the latest data.

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