> ## Documentation Index
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# Backup

> Automatic daily backups for your VPS data protection

Backups provide comprehensive data protection by creating full copies of your server's data and configurations. Unlike snapshots, backups are designed for long-term data retention and disaster recovery.

<Info>
  **Prerequisites**

  * A VPS with the Backup option enabled
  * An OnetSolutions account
</Info>

## Automatic Backups

<Note>
  Your VPS is automatically backed up once per day. Backups are stored securely and can be restored at any time through the VPS management interface.
</Note>

## Restoring a Backup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access VPS Management">
    Log in to your [OnetSolutions customer area](https://my.onetsolutions.net), go to "My Services", and open your VPS management interface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Backups">
    Locate the "Backup" or "Snapshot" section in the VPS management interface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select backup">
    Find the backup you want to restore from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restore">
    Click "Restore" and confirm your decision.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for completion">
    The restoration process may take several minutes depending on the backup size.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Restoring a backup will overwrite all current data on your VPS. Any changes made after the backup date will be lost.
</Warning>

## Backup vs Snapshot

| Feature   | Backup                    | Snapshot                  |
| --------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Purpose   | Long-term data protection | Short-term recovery point |
| Frequency | Automatic daily           | On-demand                 |
| Use case  | Disaster recovery         | Testing changes           |
| Retention | Multiple days             | Limited                   |