VPS Backups

Backups are essential for protecting your data. This guide shows you how to create and manage VPS server backups.

Overview

What is a Backup

A backup (snapshot) is a complete image of your VPS server at a specific point in time. It contains:

• All files and directories
• System settings
• Installed applications
• Databases and configurations

Creating a Backup

Step 1 — Access Backups

In the CoreSynth dashboard, go to your VPS server and select the Backups section.

Step 2 — Create Backup

1. Click the Create Backup button
2. Enter a backup name (optional)
3. Confirm creation

Note: Creating a backup takes 5-60 minutes depending on data size.

Backup List

In the Backups section you will find:

Restoring from Backup

Step 1 — Select Backup

1. In the backup list, select the backup to restore
2. Click Restore

Step 2 — Confirmation

Warning: Restoring a backup will overwrite ALL current data on the server. This operation is irreversible!

3. Confirm the restore

Step 3 — Wait

Restore takes 5-30 minutes depending on backup size.

Downloading a Backup

You can download a backup for archiving:

1. In the backup list, click Download
2. Select format (IMG or QCOW2)
3. Download may take longer depending on size

Deleting a Backup

Step 1 — Select Backup

1. In the backup list, select the backup to delete
2. Click Delete

Step 2 — Confirm

3. Confirm deletion

Backup Limits

Note: When reaching the limit, you must delete an existing backup before creating a new one.

Automatic Backups

Set up automatic backups:

1. In the Backups section, go to Auto Backup Settings
2. Select frequency:
   • Daily — Every day
   • Weekly — Once a week
   • Monthly — Once a month
3. Set number of backups to retain
4. Save settings

Best Practices

Next Steps

• VPS Security — Protect your server
• Linux Basics — Learn to work with your server

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