---
title: Get
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/instance/user-data/get
description: Retrieves the cloud-init user data script for a specified Vultr instance to view its configuration.
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:06:47.490554Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:47:42.692267Z
---

The `vultr-cli instance user-data get` command retrieves the cloud-init user data script associated with a specified Vultr instance, allowing you to view its configuration.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli instance user-data get <Instance ID>
```