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How to create and restore a Volume Snapshot

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Create a Volume Snapshot

To create a Volume:

  • Log in to the Dashboard
  • Go to the Storage tab and select Volumes store.
  • Click on the dropdown menu (...) on the right side of the Volume you want to create a Snapshot of and select Create Snapshot.
  • Enter a name for your Snapshot.
  • Click on Create Volume Snapshot.

You will automatically be taken to the tab Volume Snapshots where you can see your new Snapshot.

Restore a Volume Snapshot

After you have created a Volume Snapshot, you can restore the Snapshot to a Volume.

  • Log in to the Dashboard
  • Go to the Storage tab and select the tab Volume Snapshots and find the snapshot you have created.
  • Click on the dropdown menu Create Volume to the right of the Snapshot you want to restore.
  • Enter a name in Volume Name for the Volume you are about to create.
  • Change or leave the default options for the volume type. The size must be equal of the snapshot.
  • Click on Create Volume.

You will automatically be taken to the tab Volumes where you can see your new Volume.