post https://api.linode.com//linode/instances//backups
Creates a snapshot backup of a Linode.
Note. Backups are not encrypted even when they are taken from an encrypted disk. When a backup is restored, and if encryption is enabled, the data stored on the disk is encrypted again.
Important. If you already have a snapshot of this Linode, this is a destructive action. The previous snapshot will be deleted.
linode-cli linodes snapshot 123
<https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/getting-started-with-the-linode-cli>
linodes:read_write
<https://techdocs.akamai.com/linode-api/reference/get-started#oauth>