Create backup
Backups
Create Backup
Create an on-demand backup of a VM. The backup is created asynchronously — the response returns immediately with a pending status.
Use List Backups or Get Backup to track completion.
POST
Create backup
Updated May 8, 2026
Authorizations
API key for authentication. Each key is bound to a specific account.
Headers
Project ID. Required for all mutating operations (create, delete, power actions, resize).
Body
application/json
Last modified on May 8, 2026