# snapshot-vm

Create a snapshot of a VM instance and save it as a flexi image. This command allows you to capture the state of a VM instance at a specific point in time and use it as a flexi image for future deployments.

## Usage

```
cldkctl flexi-image snapshot-vm [flags]
```

## Aliases

```
snapshot-vm, snapshot-vm
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl flexi-image snapshot-vm 
```

2. Select the **billing type**.

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3. Select the **instance** for which you want to create the snapshot.
4. Enter the **snapshot name**.
5. Confirm the snapshot creation by selecting **Confirm**.

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6. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags). Refer to the Global Flags section for details
{% endhint %}

| Flag       | Description                       |
| ---------- | --------------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for the snapshot-vm command. |