Linode

Automate Linode server snapshots on a custom schedule.

SimpleBackups connects to your Linode account through a personal access token to create and manage server snapshots. This guide walks you through generating a Linode API token with the correct permissions.

Generate a Linode API token

1. Log in to the Linode Cloud Manager
2. Click your user profile icon in the top right corner and select My Profile
3. On the Profile page, click the API Tokens tab

4. Click Create A Personal Access Token

5. Enter a label for your token
6. Set Read/Write permissions for Linodes
7. Click Create Token

!Save your token

The token is displayed only once. Copy it immediately and store it securely.

You can now use this token to connect your Linode account in SimpleBackups and create snapshot jobs for your Linodes.