# Cluster Operations
# Create Snapshot (for backups)
Creates a point-in-time snapshot of a Typesense node's state and data in the specified directory.
You can then backup the snapshot directory that gets created and later restore it as a data directory, as needed.
# Sample Response
# Definition
POST ${TYPESENSE_HOST}/operations/snapshot
# Arguments
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| snapshot_path | yes | The directory on the server where the snapshot should be saved. |
# Re-elect Leader
Triggers a follower node to initiate the raft voting process, which triggers leader re-election.
The follower node that you run this operation against will become the new leader, once this command succeeds.
# Sample Response
# Definition
POST ${TYPESENSE_HOST}/operations/vote
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