Automated Backups — Configure VPS Backup Schedules on EasyCloudify™
TL;DR — Every EasyCloudify™ VPS plan includes free weekly backups. Upgrade to metered backups for daily, 6-hourly, or 4-hourly snapshots. Restore any backup in one click from
/cloudpanel/backups.
What is EasyCloudify™ Automated Backups?
EasyCloudify™ Automated Backups captures full disk images of your cloud servers on a scheduled basis, so you can restore your server to a previous state if data loss, corruption, or a bad deployment occurs.
There are two backup types:
| Type | Cost | Minimum interval |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Free — included with every VPS plan | Once per week |
| Usage-based | From $0.02 / GiB | Every 4 hours |
Weekly Backups — Free with Every VPS Plan
When you purchase any EasyCloudify™ VPS plan, weekly automated backups are available at no additional charge. You configure which day and time window the backup runs — EasyCloudify™ does the rest automatically.
Step 1 — Navigate to Backup Management
In the sidebar, click Backups. You land on /cloudpanel/backups.
Step 2 — Select a Server
Use the server selector dropdown at the top to choose the server you want to configure. All backup controls are disabled until a server is selected.
Step 3 — Open the Plan Editor
Click Edit backup settings (or the settings icon) next to your server. The Backup plan editor opens. Make sure you are on the Plans tab.
Step 4 — Set Your Weekly Schedule
| Field | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day of week | Sunday – Saturday | The day EasyCloudify™ runs the backup |
| Time window (UTC) | 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 | 4-hour window during which the backup starts |
Example: Choose Wednesday and 04:00 UTC to back up every Wednesday between 4am and 8am UTC.
Step 5 — Save
Click Enable Backups or Save Changes. Your weekly backup schedule is now active.
💡 Tip: Choose a time window during your lowest-traffic period to minimize any performance impact during backup I/O.
Usage-Based Backups — More Frequent Intervals
For production servers where a week between backups is too long, usage-based backups give you intervals from every 4 hours to once daily. These are charged per GiB of backup storage consumed.
Backup Plan Options
| Plan | Interval | Price per GiB | Estimated monthly cost (25 GiB server) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Every 24h | $0.06 / GiB | ~$109 |
| Every 12h | Every 12h | $0.04 / GiB | ~$146 |
| Every 6h | Every 6h | $0.025 / GiB | ~$182 |
| Every 4h | Every 4h | $0.02 / GiB | ~$182 |
💡 How pricing works: You are charged per GiB stored, multiplied by the number of backups per month. More frequent backups = more backup files stored = higher total cost. The 4h plan is the cheapest per-backup but generates the most backups.
Slots System
Usage-based backup subscriptions are sold in slots. Each slot covers one server. When you subscribe to the Daily plan (for example), you get a set number of slots — e.g. "3 of 3 free" means all 3 slots are available; "1 of 3 free" means 2 servers are already using this plan.
Step 1 — Subscribe to a Backup Plan
Go to /cloudpanel/backups, select your server, open the plan editor, and switch to the Usage-Based tab.
If no subscription is active, you will see a View Backup Plans button. Click it to go to /cloudpanel/account/plans and subscribe.
Step 2 — Select a Frequency
Once subscribed, plan cards appear showing each frequency option with available slot counts. Click the frequency you want.
Step 3 — Confirm Subscription
A confirmation modal shows the plan details and a monthly cost estimate based on your server's disk size. Click Subscribe & Enable to activate.
Backup Retention
| Plan | Retention |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 7 days (last 7 weekly snapshots) |
| Daily | 7 days |
| Every 12h | 7 days |
| Every 6h | 7 days |
| Every 4h | 7 days |
Backups older than the retention window are automatically removed.
How to Restore a Backup
Step 1 — Select Server and Period
On /cloudpanel/backups, select your server. The backup list loads automatically showing all available backup snapshots with name, creation date, and size.
Step 2 — Click Restore
Click the Restore button on the backup you want to roll back to. A confirmation modal appears:
"Restore your server to this backup point? Your current disk state will be overwritten."
Step 3 — Confirm
Click Restore Server. EasyCloudify™ rolls back your server disk to the selected backup point.
⚠️ Warning: Restoration is destructive. Any data written after the backup was taken will be lost. If you want to preserve your current state, take a Snapshot before restoring.
Disabling Backups
To disable an active backup plan, open the plan editor for a server and click Disable Backups. A confirmation dialog appears. Disabling stops future backups but does not delete existing backup files — you can still restore from them until they age out of the retention window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are weekly backups really free?
Yes. Weekly backups are included with every EasyCloudify™ VPS plan at no additional charge. You do not need a separate subscription — just configure the schedule.
Do I need to opt in to weekly backups or are they automatic?
You need to configure the schedule at least once per server. Once saved, backups run automatically on the schedule you set.
What is the difference between a backup and a snapshot?
Backups run automatically on a schedule. Snapshots are manual, on-demand copies you trigger yourself. Snapshots are kept until you delete them; backups age out after the retention period. See Snapshots for details.
Can I restore to a backup from a different server?
No. Backups are tied to the specific server they were created from. Use snapshots if you want to create a new server from an existing disk image.
Does taking a backup affect server performance?
Briefly. Disk I/O increases slightly during backup creation. This is why it is recommended to schedule backups during low-traffic windows.
How long does a restore take?
Restore time depends on disk size. A 25 GiB server typically restores in a few minutes. The server will be briefly unavailable during the restore.