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?
Validated on 4 Oct 2022 • Last edited on 8 May 2024
Creating a snapshot or backup takes about 1 to 3 minutes per GB of used disk space on the Droplet, so a Droplet with 10 GB of used disk space would take 10 to 30 minutes. This time can vary depending on factors like current disk activity and load levels on the Droplet or hypervisor.
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Can I downsize a Droplet using a snapshot?
You cannot downsize a Droplet from a snapshot. Data is not always stored sequentially in memory, so reducing the size of a disk can result in data loss or corruption.
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.