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Add FAQ section on triggering re-authentication before health check
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Simplify re-auth FAQ: login is safe to call unconditionally
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## How often are health checks performed?

Health checks on regular cadences based on your plan:
Health checks run on regular cadences based on your plan:
- Hobbyist (1 hr)
- Start-Up (15 min)
- Enterprise (configurable)

## How do I trigger re-authentication before a health check runs?

Call `login` with the connection id. If the connection is already authenticated, `login` returns immediately. If it needs re-authentication and has a linked [credential](/profiles/credentials) with `can_reauth` set to `true`, Kernel re-authenticates automatically.

<CodeGroup>
```typescript TypeScript
await kernel.auth.connections.login(auth.id);
```

```python Python
await kernel.auth.connections.login(auth.id)
```
</CodeGroup>

If the login flow requires human input, handle it via the [Hosted UI](/profiles/managed-auth/hosted-ui) or [Programmatic](/profiles/managed-auth/programmatic) flow.

## How do I know if a Kernel can automatically re-authenticate a connection?

Check the `can_reauth` field on a connection. This boolean checks the following conditions:
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