# Commvault End-User Command Line (cvc) Interface Example: backup_list

## Name

backup_list

## Synopsis

backup_list

## Description

Create a backup list so that you can perform adhoc backup operations for a client, backup set, or subclient.

You can add or remove content from the backup list.

If you need to create a new backup list, then use the reset option.

Option | Description
--- | ---
add | Add content to the list. When you specify the list option in the backup command, the software includes the content that is in the list in the backup. Separate each entry by a comma (,) to add multiple folders, directories, or files.
list | List the backup list content.
remove | Remove content from the backup list. Separate each entry by a comma (,) to remove multiple folders, directories, or files.
reset | Remove all of the content from the backup list.

## Example

### Add Content to a Backup List

Add directories to a backup list. In this example, the parameters are listed on the command line.

    cvc> backup_list
    cvc> add /tmp
    cvc add /usr/johndoe

### Add Multiple Directories to a Backup List

Add directories to a backup list, and then display the backup list content. In this example, the parameters are listed on the command line.

    cvc> backup_list
    cvc > add /tmp,/etc
    cvc > list
    Backup list: ['/tmp,/etc']

### Remove a Directory from a Backup List

Remove a directory from a backup list, and then display the backup list content. In this example, the parameters are listed on the command line.

    cvc> backup_list
    cvc> remove /tmp
    cvc list
    Backup list: ['/etc']

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