---
title: "Start backup"
method: POST
path: "/v1/backup"
tags: ["Backups"]
---

# Start backup

`POST /v1/backup`

## Request body

- object
  - `agent_id` string, required — ID of an agent

## Response `202`

Accepted

- object
  - `backup_id` string, required — ID of a backup attempt

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `404` — Not found
- `409` — Conflict
- `500` — Internal server error

---

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