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pydo.droplets.list_supported_backup_policies()

Generated on 3 Aug 2026 from pydo version v0.40.0

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Usage

client.droplets.list_supported_backup_policies()

Returns JSONRaises HttpResponseError

Description

To retrieve a list of all supported Droplet backup policies, send a GET request to /v2/droplets/backups/supported_policies.

Request Sample

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import os
from pydo import Client

client = Client(token=os.environ.get("DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN"))

resp = client.droplets.list_supported_backup_policies()

Response Example

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{
  "supported_policies": [
    {
      "name": "weekly",
      "possible_window_starts": [
        0,
        4,
        8,
        12,
        16,
        20
      ],
      "window_length_hours": 4,
      "retention_period_days": 28,
      "possible_days": [
        "SUN",
        "MON",
        "TUE",
        "WED",
        "THU",
        "FRI",
        "SAT"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "daily",
      "possible_window_starts": [
        0,
        4,
        8,
        12,
        16,
        20
      ],
      "window_length_hours": 4,
      "retention_period_days": 7,
      "possible_days": []
    }
  ]
}

More Information

See /v2/droplets/backups/supported_policies in the API reference for additional detail on responses, headers, parameters, and more.