Backup vs Snapshot
| Feature | Backup | Snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Daily (automated) | On-demand |
| Retention | 7 days rolling | Until deleted |
| Cost | +20% of plan | $0.05/GB/month |
| Use case | Disaster recovery | Point-in-time clone |
Enabling Backups
At Deploy Time
Check Enable Automated Backups on the deploy page.
On a Running Server
- Go to Servers → [Your Server] → Settings.
- Toggle Automated Backups to On.
- Confirm the additional 20% charge.
Restoring from a Backup
- Go to Servers → [Your Server] → Backups.
- Click Restore next to the desired backup point.
- Confirm — the server will reboot into the restored state.
Warning: Restoring overwrites the current server state. Take a snapshot first if you need to preserve the current state.
Backup Schedule
Backups run once every 24 hours. The exact time is assigned by the system to distribute load. You cannot choose the backup window.
Backup Retention
The 7 most recent daily backups are retained. Older backups are deleted automatically.