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+# gcloud sql backups describe
+
+> Retrieve information about a backup.
+> See also: `gcloud`.
+> More information: <https://cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/sql/backups/describe>.
+
+- Retrieve information about a backup:
+
+`gcloud sql backups describe {{backup_id}} --instance={{instance_id}}`