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# BGAppRefreshTask

An object representing a short task typically used to refresh content that’s run while the app is in the background.

```
class BGAppRefreshTask
```

## Overview

Use app refresh tasks for updating your app with small bits of information, such as the latest stock values.

Executing app refresh tasks requires setting the `fetch` <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List/UIBackgroundModes> capability. For information on setting this capability, see [`BGTaskScheduler`](/documentation/BackgroundTasks/BGTaskScheduler).

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