Last modified May 4, 2026

deleteSnapshot

This function deletes a snapshot.
Parameter name Type Description Possible values Example
_id String REQUIRED The Snapshot ID to delete.   _id=6126745fb3086938ff643643

Example Call JETAPI

jetbackup5api -F deleteSnapshot -D "_id={$SNAPSHOT_ID}"
success: 1
message: Snapshot marked to deleted successfully
system:
  version: 5.3.16.0
  version_panel: 5.3.16.0
  tier: ALPHA
  type: cPanel
  retry_ms: 0
  disableui:
  dr:
  agreement_panel:
  agreement:
  licenseIssue:
data:

Example Call HTTP

https://hostname.example.com:2087/cpsess##########/cgi/addons/jetbackup5/api.cgi?function=deleteSnapshot&_id={$SNAPSHOT_ID}