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title: "Command line reference"
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layout: docs
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---
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The Ark client provides a CLI that allows you to initiate ad-hoc backups, scheduled backups, or restores.
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*The files in this directory enumerate each of the possible `ark` commands and their flags. Note that you can also find this info with the CLI itself, using the `--help` flag.*
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## Running the client
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While it is possible to build and run the `ark` executable yourself, it is recommended to use the containerized version. Use the alias described in the quickstart:
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```
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alias ark='docker run --rm -u $(id -u) -v $(dirname $KUBECONFIG):/kubeconfig -e KUBECONFIG=/kubeconfig/$(basename $KUBECONFIG) gcr.io/heptio-images/ark:latest'
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```
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Assuming that your `KUBECONFIG` variable is set, this alias takes care of specifying the appropriate Kubernetes cluster credentials for you.
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## Kubernetes cluster credentials
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In general, Ark will search for your cluster credentials in the following order:
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* `--kubeconfig` command line flag
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* `$KUBECONFIG` environment variable
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* In-cluster credentials--this only works when you are running Ark in a pod
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