Guides - Get Configuration Parameters

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Specify the type, region, and image for the new Linode.

  1. Review the list of available images:

    curl https://api.linode.com/v4/images/ | json_pp
    

    Choose one of the images from the resulting list and make a note of the id field.

  2. Repeat this procedure to choose a type:

    curl https://api.linode.com/v4/linode/types/ | json_pp
    
  3. Choose a region:

    curl https://api.linode.com/v4/regions | json_pp
    

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