# Verify instance onboarding


> Verify that F5 WAF for NGINX instances are connected and reporting to F5 NGINX Instance Manager.


**Note:** 
- [Install NGINX Agent](/nim/waf-integration/configuration/onboard-instances/install-nginx-agent.md)
- [Configure NGINX Agent](/nim/waf-integration/configuration/onboard-instances/configure-nginx-agent.md)

After installing and configuring NGINX Agent, verify that your F5 WAF for NGINX instances appear in F5 NGINX Instance Manager.

#### Web interface

You can view your F5 WAF for NGINX instances in the NGINX Instance Manager web interface. Follow these steps to confirm that NGINX Agent is installed and reporting data correctly.

1. In a web browser, go to the FQDN for your NGINX Instance Manager host and log in. Then, select **Instance Manager** from the Launchpad menu.
1. In the left menu, select **Instances**.
1. Confirm that each instance lists an F5 WAF for NGINX version in the **F5 WAF** column.
1. Select an instance and scroll to the **F5 WAF Details** section to verify its status and build information.

#### API

**Note:** Use tools such as `curl` or [Postman](https://www.postman.com) to send requests to the NGINX Instance Manager REST API.
The API base URL is `https://<NIM-FQDN>/api/[nim|platform]/<API_VERSION>`.  
All requests require authentication. For details on authentication methods, see the [API overview](/nim/fundamentals/api-overview.md).

Use the REST API to check version and status details for F5 WAF for NGINX.

| Method | Endpoint                     |
|--------|------------------------------|
| GET    | `/api/platform/v1/instances` |
| GET    | `/api/platform/v1/systems`   |

- Send a `GET` request to `/api/platform/v1/systems` to check version information.

    **Example response:**

    ```json
    {
      "count": 3,
      "items": [
        {
          "appProtect": {
            "attackSignatureVersion": "2022.11.16",
            "status": "active",
            "threatCampaignVersion": "2022.11.15",
            "version": "build-3.954.0"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
    ```

- Send a `GET` request to `/api/platform/v1/instances` to check how many instances have F5 WAF for NGINX installed.

    **Example response:**

    ```json
    {
      "count": 3,
      "items": [
        [...]
      ],
      "nginxAppProtectWAFCount": 2,
      "nginxPlusCount": 3
    }
    ```