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aws ec2 reboot-instances — Save JSON output

Save AWS CLI output to JSON. Base task: Reboot an EC2 instance.

Copy-ready commandaws ec2 reboot-instances — Save JSON output
aws ec2 reboot-instances --instance-ids i-0123456789abcdef0 --output json > aws-command-results.json
Production warning

Start, stop, reboot, sync --delete, and write operations can affect production resources.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
AWS CLI v2
Permissions
AWS IAM permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Save JSON output

Save AWS CLI output to JSON.

aws ec2 reboot-instances --instance-ids i-0123456789abcdef0 --output json > aws-command-results.json

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.