Can I restore individual files or directories from a snapshot or a backup?
The only way to restore files from an image is to recreate a Droplet or volume from the image and copy the flies from there.
Backups Support
Generated on 18 Apr 2025
Backups are automatically-created disk images of Droplets. Enabling backups for Droplets enables system-level backups at weekly or daily intervals, which provides a way to revert to an older state or create new Droplets.
Can I change my Droplet's backup schedule and frequency?
Yes, you can choose between daily and weekly backups and customize the backup window.
How can I destroy my Droplets while maintaining my backups?
Convert your backups to snapshots to save them indefinitely.
Can I download a backup or snapshot?
You cannot currently download DigitalOcean backups or snapshots, but you can use third-party tools to save your data locally.
How long will my backup or snapshot take to complete?
Creating a backup or snapshot takes roughly 2 minutes per GB of used space.