Backups
Backups are automatically-created disk images of Droplets. Enabling backups for Droplets enables system-level backups at weekly intervals, which provides a way to revert to an older state or create new Droplets.
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Quickstarts and intermediate tutorials to get started.
How to accomplish specific tasks in detail, like creation/deletion, configuration, and management.
API and CLI reference documentation for the Backups service, including example requests and available parameters.
Explanations and definitions of core concepts in Backups.
Features, plans and pricing, availability, limits, known issues, and more.
Get help with technical support and answers to frequently asked questions.
Latest Updates
15 April 2024
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Daily image backups are now available in SGP1.
22 February 2024
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Daily image backups are now available in NYC1 and AMS3.
6 February 2024
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Daily backups for Droplets are in early availability. You can now enable daily backups on new and existing Droplets in NYC3 and SFO3.
For more information, see all Backups release notes.