---
title: "Create a snapshot archive"
method: POST
path: "/v1/admin/snapshots"
---

# Create a snapshot archive

`POST /v1/admin/snapshots`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://store.example.com`
- URL: `https://store.example.com/v1/admin/snapshots`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Requires admin. The archive does not include the data key.

## Response `201`

Snapshot written

- object
  - `path` string
  - `root` string
  - `created_at` string, date-time
  - `nodes` integer

## Other responses

- `401`: Error
- `403`: Error
- `503`: Error
- `507`: Error

---

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