Managing Snapshots¶
This page provides detailed instructions for all snapshot operations — from creation to deletion.
Volume detachment during operations
When creating or reverting a snapshot, the volume will be temporarily detached from the connected Cloud VPS server (if currently attached) and automatically re-attached after the operation completes.
Creating a Snapshot¶
Navigate to the section¶
Navigate to the "Snapshots" tab on the Block Storage service page.
Click the add button¶
Click the "+ Add" button to open the snapshot creation dialog.
Fill in the parameters¶
Description¶
Optionally enter a description for the snapshot to help you identify it later.
Confirm¶
Click the "Add" button to create the snapshot.
Note
Snapshot creation may take a few minutes depending on the volume size. If the volume is currently attached to a server, it will be temporarily detached and re-attached automatically after the snapshot is created.
Viewing Snapshots¶
After creating a snapshot, the table displays a list of available snapshots with the following information:
- Name — automatically generated snapshot name with a type label (manual)
- Size — the size of the snapshot
- Creation Date — the date and time the snapshot was created
- Expiration Date — the date and time when the snapshot will be automatically deleted
Note
When you reach the limit of 1 manual snapshot, the system will display a warning: "You have reached the limit of 1 manual snapshots." To create a new snapshot, you must first delete the existing one.
Reverting to a Snapshot¶
You can restore a volume to the state captured in a snapshot. This is useful when you want to return the volume to a previous working state.
Navigate to the section¶
Navigate to the "Snapshots" tab on the Block Storage service page.
Select a snapshot to revert¶
In the snapshot list, click the revert icon next to the snapshot you want to restore from. A confirmation dialog will appear.
Confirm¶
Read the warning carefully and click the "Confirm" button to start the restoration.
Warning
Reverting will restore the volume to the state of the snapshot. All current data on the volume will be replaced. If the volume is currently attached to a server, it will be temporarily detached and re-attached automatically after the restoration completes. This action is irreversible.
Deleting a Snapshot¶
Navigate to the section¶
Navigate to the "Snapshots" tab on the Block Storage service page.
Select a snapshot to delete¶
In the snapshot list, click the delete icon next to the snapshot you want to remove. A confirmation dialog will appear.
Confirm¶
Click the "Delete" button to confirm the action.
Warning
This action is irreversible. Once deleted, the snapshot cannot be recovered.