# How to create an incremental backup using CLI?

To create an incremental backup using CLI, please follow the below steps:

**Step 1:** Please refer to this [tutorial](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/92/Make-OpenStack-accessible-through-CLI..html) till step 6 to access your OpenStack through CLI.

**Step 2:** Use the below-mentioned commands in OpenStack client to create a full backup of the instance.

```
openstack volume backup create <Volume ID> --force
```

*Please refer to the below screenshot:*

<figure><img src="http://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?rp=/images/kb/522_MicrosoftTeams-image-10.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 3:** Run the below command to generate an incremental backup for your instance.

```
openstack volume backup create <Volume ID> --force --incremental
```

*Please refer to the below screenshot:*

<figure><img src="http://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?rp=/images/kb/523_MicrosoftTeams-image-12.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can use these commands with cron to set up a frequent backup. We will provide you with a script for this purpose shortly, with all the required functions.


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