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title: Change the default reverse proxy REST endpoint path
slug: '2160'
canonical_url: https://docs.coveo.com/en/2160/
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# Change the default reverse proxy REST endpoint path
By default, the reverse proxy REST endpoint path is set to `+http://<INSTANCE_HOSTNAME>/coveo/rest+`.
You can change this default value to a custom path.

> **Important**
>
> If you use a custom reverse proxy REST endpoint with a recent version of Coveo for Sitecore, this may cause your analytics calls to fail.
> This issue has been fixed in the October 23, 2023 release of Coveo for Sitecore.
> You'll therefore need to upgrade to this version of Coveo for Sitecore.
> 
> For all instructions on how to use a custom reverse proxy REST endpoint and a custom `Coveo analytics endpoint` in a search page, see [Changing the reverse proxy REST endpoint an existing search page uses](#changing-the-reverse-proxy-rest-endpoint-a-search-page-uses).

To change the reverse proxy REST endpoint path

. Open the `Coveo.SearchProvider.Custom.config` file in a text editor.
. In the `configuration/sitecore` element, look for a `<sites>` element.
If there's no `<sites>` element, add one.

```xml
<sitecore>
  <sites>
  </sites>
```

. In the `<sites>` element, add the `<site>` element below:

```xml
<site name="coveorest" virtualFolder="/coveo/rest" physicalFolder="/coveo/rest" enableTracking="false" database="web" domain="extranet" />
```

You should now have the following configuration structure:

```xml
<sitecore>
  <sites>
    <site name="coveorest" virtualFolder="/coveo/rest" physicalFolder="/coveo/rest" enableTracking="false" database="web" domain="extranet" />
  </sites>
```

. In the new `<site>` element, change the values for both the `virtualFolder` and `physicalFolder` attributes.
. Open the `Coveo.SearchProvider.Rest.Custom.config` file in a text editor.
. In the `<restEndpointConfiguration>` element, look for a `<restEndpointPath>` element.
If there's no `<restEndpointPath>` element, add one as follows:

```xml
 <coveo>
   <restEndpointConfiguration>
     <restEndpointPath>/coveo/rest</restEndpointPath>
```

. Change the text content of the `<RestEndpointPath>` element to match the path that you specified earlier.

## Changing the reverse proxy REST endpoint a search page uses

If you've changed the location of the reverse proxy REST endpoint, you'll need to reference the new location everywhere you inserted a Coveo Hive **Coveo Search Resources** component.

To set the `Coveo REST endpoint` value

. Open your search page in the Sitecore **Experience Editor**.

. Select your **Coveo Search Resources** component.

. In the floating toolbar, select **Edit the rendering's data source**.
It should be the leftmost option in the toolbar.

. Set the value of the `Coveo REST endpoint` field to the new path.

If you're using a pre-October 23, 2023 version of Coveo for Sitecore, these changes might cause your Coveo analytics calls to fail.
If so, you'll also need to upgrade to the [October 23, 2023 release](https://docs.coveo.com/en/n5jd0437/) and then set the `Coveo analytics endpoint` value in your search pages.

To set the `Coveo analytics endpoint` value on a search page

. Open the Coveo search page in the **Experience Editor**.

. Select the **Coveo Search Resources** rendering.
It's typically at the bottom of the page.

. In the floating toolbar, select **Edit the rendering's data source**.
It should be the leftmost option in the toolbar.

. Set the `Coveo analytics endpoint` value.
The value must be harmonized with the custom Coveo REST endpoint value.
For example, the following combination of values in a **Coveo Search Resources** data source is valid:

* `Coveo REST endpoint`: `/coveo/customendpoint`

* `Coveo analytics endpoint`: `/coveo/customendpoint/ua`

. Save and publish your changes.