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Can I Change My Instance's Backup Schedule And Frequency?

Updated on 20 November, 2025

Explains how to modify both the frequency and timing of automatic backups for Vultr Compute instances.


Yes. You can configure both the frequency and the timing of Automatic Backups for your Compute instance. When enabling backups, you can select from the following schedules:

  • Daily
  • Every other day
  • Weekly
  • Monthly

In addition, you can specify the time of day when the backup runs. For weekly or monthly schedules, you may also choose the specific day of the week or the day of the month for the backup job.

This flexibility helps you align backups with your workload patterns, for example, running them during off-peak hours to reduce performance impact.

If you need a one-time, manual image outside of your scheduled backups, consider converting Backups to or creating a Vultr Snapshot.