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# Managed Polling

> Terminal polls and caches real-time data from providers

## Overview

Managed Polling is an optional feature that allows Terminal to automatically poll and cache real-time data from providers at regular intervals.

When enabled, Terminal will proactively fetch and store the latest data from providers, significantly reducing latency and increasing reliability of real-time endpoints.

## Real-Time Data

Terminal provides access to real-time data from telematics providers through specialized endpoints. Learn more about [Real-Time Data](/terminal-platform/real-time-data).

## Supported Endpoints

Managed Polling is available for the following real-time endpoints:

* [Latest Vehicle Locations](/api-reference/vehicles/list-latest-vehicle-locations)
* [Latest Trailer Locations](/api-reference/trailers/list-latest-trailer-locations)
* [HOS Available Time](/api-reference/hours-of-service/list-hosavailable-time)

## Benefits

* **Reduced Latency:** Access to pre-cached data eliminates the need to wait for provider API calls at request time
* **Improved Reliability:** Mitigates issues with temporary provider downtime or rate limiting

## Considerations

* **Billing Impact:** Terminal's real-time endpoints are billed by usage. When managed polling is enabled, you will be billed for all vehicles across all active connections.
* **Data Freshness:** Data will be as fresh as your polling interval. If you need absolute real-time data, you may still prefer to use the standard endpoints directly.
* **Sync Mode:** Managed Polling requires the connection to be in Automatic sync mode. Connections in Manual mode will not continue to poll.

## Configuration

### Enabling Managed Polling

Managed Polling is disabled by default. To enable this feature:

1. Login to the [Terminal Dashboard](https://dashboard.withterminal.com/)
2. Navigate to [Settings](https://dashboard.withterminal.com/settings)
3. Enable the `Managed Polling` option
4. Configure the desired polling interval for each endpoint