---
title: "Creates an archive with a system data snapshot that could be used to restore the system."
method: POST
path: "/backup"
tags: ["backup"]
---

# Creates an archive with a system data snapshot that could be used to restore the system.

`POST /backup`

Creates an archive with a system data snapshot that could be used to restore the system.
**Access policy**: admin

## Request body

- BackupBackupPayload
  - `Password` string

## Response `200`

Success

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request
- `500` — Server error

---

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