How do I make a snapshot of my VPS?
Learn how to make a snapshot (backup) of your VPS to keep your data safe.
By Yvan Watchman Updated
A snapshot is a point-in-time copy of your VPS at a specific moment. This is handy for creating backups before making major changes, such as updates or configuration adjustments.
What is a snapshot?
A snapshot contains:
- The complete state of your VPS
- All files and configurations
- Installed software and packages
- Databases and other data
With a snapshot you can restore your VPS to an earlier moment if something goes wrong.
How do I create a snapshot?
Snapshots cannot currently be created independently. To have a snapshot created:
- Create a support ticket
- Mention that you want to create a snapshot of your VPS
- Provide a recognizable name for the snapshot (for example "Before update 15-10-2025")
- Our team will create the snapshot for you
Tip
Creating a snapshot can take several minutes, depending on the size of your VPS. You'll be notified via the ticket when the snapshot is ready.
Restoring a snapshot
If you want to restore your VPS to an earlier snapshot:
- Create a support ticket
- Mention which snapshot you want to restore (with name or date)
- Our team will restore the snapshot for you
Note
Note: When restoring a snapshot, all current data on your VPS will be replaced with the data from the snapshot. All changes after creating the snapshot will be lost.
Best practices for snapshots
- Before major updates: Always request a snapshot before performing important updates
- Regularly: Consider requesting snapshots regularly (for example before important changes)
- Clear names: Give your snapshots clear names with date and reason
- Cleanup: Let us know if old snapshots can be deleted to save space
Good to know
Have questions about snapshots or backups? Our support team is happy to help via a support ticket!
Automatic backups
Would you like us to create automatic backups for you? Contact us via a support ticket to discuss the possibilities.
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