Backups and Snapshots from Panel

How to create, manage and restore server backups and snapshots from VirtFusion panel

The VirtFusion panel offers integrated backup system that lets you create complete disk copies, both on-demand and scheduled.

Backup vs Snapshot Difference

	Backup	Snapshot
What saves	Complete disk copy	Instant disk state
When to use	Regular data protection	Before risky changes
Storage	Dedicated backup space	Same server storage
Restore	Complete restore	Complete restore

Create On-Demand Backup

Access VirtFusion panel
Select your server
Go to Backups
Click Create Backup
Wait for completion (can take minutes depending on disk size)

Server remains operational during backup creation. No need to shut it down.

Schedule Automatic Backups

Go to Backups in panel
Click Backup Schedule or Automatic Backups
Configure frequency (daily, weekly)
Set execution time (preferably night, low traffic)
Set retention (how many backups to keep)
Save

Restore from Backup

Restoring from backup completely overwrites current disk. All data on server after backup will be lost.

Go to Backups
Find backup to restore
Click Restore
Confirm operation
Server restarts in restored system

Restore takes a few minutes depending on backup size.

Delete a Backup

Go to Backups
Select backup to delete
Click Delete
Confirm

Backups use space. Delete old ones you don't need anymore, especially if you've reached plan limit.

Limits and Notes

Backups include only main disk. Additional disks might not be included
Backup creation speed depends on data amount on disk
Check maximum backup count available in your plan
Backups don't replace off-server backup strategy (see Snapshots and Backups)

Download / Export Backup

VirtFusion doesn't natively support downloading backups to your computer. To export critical data on external system, use methods like rsync or mysqldump directly from server.

Guide: Snapshots and Backups