---
title: "Start a new backup."
method: POST
path: "/api/apps/{app}/backups"
tags: ["Backups"]
---

# Start a new backup.

`POST /api/apps/{app}/backups`

## Path parameters

- `app` string, required

## Response `204`

Backup started.

## Other responses

- `400` — Backup contingent reached.
- `404` — App not found.
- `500` — Operation failed.

---

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