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Server Action → Create Image
AI-generatedSummary
Create a new image from an existing server in Hetzner Cloud, allowing you to specify the server, an optional description, and the image type (snapshot or backup).
Inputs
- Server (required) — Select the server from which to create the image.
- Description — Provide a custom description for the image; if omitted, a description will be auto-generated.
- Type — Specify the image type to create, either 'snapshot' (default) or 'backup'.
Output shape
a JSON object representing the created image details from the Hetzner Cloud API response
The output contains the newly created image's information, including ID, status, and other metadata. The operation response includes all data returned by the Hetzner Cloud API for image creation; no pagination applies.
Examples
Example 1: Create a snapshot image from server 1234 with a custom description
Set Server = 1234, Description = 'Weekly snapshot', Type = snapshot
Example 2: Create a backup image from server 5678 with no description
Set Server = 5678, Type = backup, leave Description empty to auto-generate