Snapshots

VPS snapshots: Save complete server states, restore instantly and protect against bad updates with snapshot management.

Snapshots

Snapshots capture the complete state of your VPS at a specific point in time, including disk contents and optionally the RAM state. You can restore a snapshot later to return your server to exactly how it was when the snapshot was taken.

Creating a Snapshot

  1. Open your VPS in the panel.
  2. Navigate to the Snapshots tab.
  3. Click Create Snapshot.
  4. Choose whether to include the RAM state (live snapshot) or only the disk.
  5. Give the snapshot a descriptive name.

Including RAM state means the snapshot captures running processes, open connections, and memory contents. When restored, the server resumes exactly where it left off — similar to hibernation. Disk-only snapshots save storage space but require a clean boot after restore.

Restoring a Snapshot

  1. Go to the Snapshots tab.
  2. Select the snapshot you want to restore.
  3. Click Restore and confirm.

Restoring replaces the current state of your VPS with the snapshot contents. Any changes made after the snapshot was taken will be lost. The server is stopped during the restore process and restarted automatically.

Managing Snapshots

  • Naming — Use clear, descriptive names like “Before kernel upgrade” or “Clean Ubuntu install” so you can identify them at a glance.
  • Deleting — Remove old snapshots you no longer need to free up storage space.
  • Limits — The number of snapshots you can keep depends on your VPS plan.

Best Practices

  • Create a snapshot before major system changes such as OS upgrades, kernel updates, or software migrations.
  • Do not rely on snapshots as your only backup strategy. For critical data, also maintain off-server backups.
  • Delete snapshots you no longer need. Large snapshots (especially those with RAM state) consume significant storage.