> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.docyard.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reject Template

> Reject a template with feedback

# Reject Template

Reject a template and provide feedback to the distributor.

## Endpoint

```
POST /admin/templates/{template_id}/reject
```

## Path Parameters

| Parameter     | Type   | Required | Description     |
| ------------- | ------ | -------- | --------------- |
| `template_id` | string | Yes      | The template ID |

## Request

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.docyard.io/v1/admin/templates/tmpl-ins-dec-002/reject \
  -H "X-API-Key: dk_live_admin_xxxxxxxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "reason": "The validation pattern for policy_number is too restrictive. Consider accepting alphanumeric characters beyond the specified pattern.",
    "feedback": {
      "field": "locks.policy_number.validation.pattern",
      "suggestion": "Use a more flexible regex pattern that accommodates your actual policy number format."
    }
  }'
```

## Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "template_id": "tmpl-ins-dec-002",
  "status": "rejected",
  "rejected_at": "2026-03-15T11:00:00Z",
  "rejected_by": "admin-001",
  "reason": "The validation pattern for policy_number is too restrictive.",
  "feedback": {
    "field": "locks.policy_number.validation.pattern",
    "suggestion": "Use a more flexible regex pattern."
  },
  "message": "Template rejected. Distributor has been notified."
}
```

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## Related Endpoints

* [Approve Template](/api-reference/admin/approve)
* [List Pending Templates](/api-reference/admin/list-pending)