Create a snapshot
A snapshot is a snapshot of your server that is taken at a specific point in time. If your system crashes or is attacked, you can easily restore it with a snapshot.
In this how to, we will show you how to create a snapshot, create automated snapshot plans, rollback from the snapshot, and export your snapshot to object storage.
Prerequisites
Create a server with attached storage.
Step-by-step guide
1. Navigate to your storage
![Snapshot erstellen Storage aufrufen](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Storage-aufrufen.webp)
2. Click on “Create snapshot”
![Snapshot erstellen Neuer Snapshot](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Neuer-Snapshot.webp)
![Snapshot wird erstellt](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-wird-erstellt.webp)
The snapshot is then displayed in the storage.
Create rollback from snapshot
1. Click on the “Rollback snapshot” icon
![](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-zurückrollen.webp)
⚠️ Note: This works only when the server is turned off.
2. Confirm the rollback of the storage
![](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Rollback-bestätigen.webp)
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Exporting a snapshot to object storage
You can also easily export a snapshot to an object storage. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Click on the three dots in the snapshot and select “Export to Object Storage”
![Snapshot erstellen exportieren](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-exportieren.webp)
2. Export your snapshot to a bucket of your choice.
If you haven’t created a bucket yet, you still need to do so.
![Snapshot erstellen Bucket auswählen](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Bucket-auswählen.webp)
⚠️ Note: The export may take a few minutes.
![Snapshot erstellen Hintergrundaufgabe](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Hintergrundaufgabe.webp)
3. Navigate to the Object Storage and select the correct bucket
![Snapshot erstellen Bucket Navigation](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Bucket-Navigation.webp)
4. Click on “exports” in your bucket
You will now see all exported objects, including your snapshot.
![Snapshot erstellen Exportierte Objeckte](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Exportierte-Objeckte.webp)
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Create snapshot plan
Besides single snapshots, you also have the possibility to automate your snapshots. You can choose between hourly time intervals and snapshots once a month.
1. Click on “Create Snapshot Plan
![Snapshot erstellen Storage aufrufen](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-erstellen-Storage-aufrufen.webp)
2. Name your Snapshot plan
Also, set the appropriate time interval and specify the number of snapshots to be created.
![Snapshot Plan erstellen](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-Plan-erstellen.webp)
3. After that the created snapshot plan will be displayed in your storage.
![](https://gridscale.io/wp-content/uploads/Snapshot-Plan-anzeigen.webp)