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# VastAI.show_instance_backups

List the backups Vast has taken of your instances and volumes.

## Signature

```python theme={null}
VastAI.show_instance_backups(
    contract_id: Optional[int] = None
) -> list[dict]
```

## Parameters

<ParamField path="contract_id" type="Optional[int]">
  only show backups of this instance or volume contract id
</ParamField>

## Returns

`list[dict]`

## Example

```python theme={null}
from vastai import VastAI

client = VastAI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
result = client.show_instance_backups()
print(result)
```