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  1. Linode instances
  2. Backups

Create a snapshot

post
https://api.linode.com//linode/instances//backups

Creates a snapshot backup of a Linode.

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  • Backups aren't encrypted even when they're taken from an encrypted disk. When a backup is restored, and if encryption is enabled, the data stored on the disk is encrypted again.

  • If you already have a snapshot of this Linode, the previous snapshot will be deleted.

Permissions and scopes

To call this operation, you need permissions, based on the model you're using:

  • Identity and access permissions. Your user needs a role with these permissions. Learn more.

    • Permissions: create_linode_backup_snapshot

  • OAuth scopes. Your user needs these scopes assigned. Learn more.

    • Scopes: linodes:read_write

CLI

linode-cli linodes snapshot 123

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