Using The Linode API | Getting Started Guide

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Published on January 13, 2021 8:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s9mm1qQh0A

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The Linode API allows you to automate any task that can be performed inside the Cloud Manager, such as creating and deleting Linodes, managing IP addresses and DNS, and opening support tickets. Follow along with this video to learn how to get started managing the full range of Linode products and services using the Linode API.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Create an API Token
4:51 - Install Prerequisites
6:25 - Listing Linode Images
7:49 - Listing Instance Types
8:53 - Listing Data Center Regions
10:10 - Creating a Linode Using the API
14:36 - Wrapping Up

Commands From Video:
curl -X POST https://api.linode.com/v4/linode/instances \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" -H "Content-type: application/json" \
-d '{"type": "g5-standard-2", "region": "us-east", "image": "linode/debian9", "root_pass": "supersecretpass", "label": "prod-1"}'

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