Frequently asked questions and answers about Vultrs products, services, and platform features.
These are the frequently asked questions for Automatic Backups for Vultr Instances.
No. Automatic Backups only include the Cloud Compute instance's active file system. Backups do not include any attached Block Storage volumes.
Yes, Vultr provides an option to convert your Automatic Backup images to Snapshots. This option is helpful if you want to restore a backup to a different instance. You can also use this option to preserve that backup image so that Vultr does not automatically delete it during a backup cycle.
Yes. If you enable Automatic Backups, the Cloud Compute instance attracts a 20% monthly/hourly charge on top of the regular charges.
Yes, Vultr allows you to choose from daily, every other day, weekly, or monthly backups. You can also set the appropriate time for your backups to run, especially when your instance is less busy.
When you restore a Cloud Compute instance backup, any data on your Cloud Compute instance is overwritten. Therefore, take great care when executing this operation and backup any important files.