Data Protection

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.

Can I change my Droplet's backup schedule and frequency?

Yes, you can choose between daily and weekly backups and customize the backup window.

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.

Do snapshots retain the IP address of the Droplet they were created from?

No, but you can use reserved IPs to assign the same address to new or redeployed Droplets.

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.

Why is my snapshot's size different from reported disk usage?

Snapshots of Droplets are a best estimate based on the disk usage. Snapshots of volumes operate at the block storage level, so the snapshot size may not match what the filesystem reports.

How do I fix a "The resource you were accessing could not be found" error when restoring a Droplet from a snapshot?

This error happens when the Droplet you’re trying to restore no longer exists, so try creating a new Droplet from the snapshot instead.

Do snapshots retain the IP address of the Droplet they were created from?

No, but you can use reserved IPs to assign the same address to new or redeployed Droplets.

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.