Quick start guide
Get your first backup running in under 5 minutes.
VPS Snaps automates VPS snapshots, database backups, and Docker volume backups. This guide walks you through setting up your first automated backup from scratch.
Step 1 — Create an account
Sign up at vpssnaps.com/register. No credit card required. You'll get a 14-day free trial on any plan.
Step 2 — Add a server or provider
Go to Servers in the sidebar to add an SSH server (for database or Docker backups), or go to Providers to connect a DigitalOcean account (for VPS snapshots).
For SSH servers, you'll need your server's IP address, SSH port (usually 22), username (often root), and either a password or SSH private key.
Step 3 — Add a storage destination
Go to Storage and add an S3-compatible bucket. VPS Snaps supports AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, and DigitalOcean Spaces. You'll need your bucket name, region, and access credentials.
Step 4 — Create a backup job
Go to Backup Jobs → New Job. Choose the type (VPS Snapshot, Database, or Docker), select your server or provider, pick a storage destination, set a schedule, and save.
Step 5 — Run it manually
On the Backup Jobs page, click the Run Now button next to your new job to trigger an immediate backup and confirm everything is working. Check Backup History for the result.
Always run manually first before relying on the schedule. It's the fastest way to catch any configuration issues.