# Managing NFS Datastore Snapshots
In this article you will learn what snapshots are, how to create them, and how to manage them. It also explains where you can find information on restoring an NFS Datastore snapshot. Snapshots are a crucial aspect of data management. A snapshot is a snapshot of the NFS Datastore.
If you have created a snapshot, you can restore the recorded state of your NFS Datastore data at any time. For example, if you are testing software and want to restore the original system status, or if an unforeseen change, or error occurs.
You can manage the snapshots of your NFS datastore in the Cloud Panel in the area **Private Cloud > NFS Datastore**.
In this area, you can:
* Create a new snapshot
* Delete an existing snapshot
* Activate or deactivate scheduled snapshots
## Create Snapshot
To create a snapshot, proceed as follows:
1. Log in to your [IONOS CLOUD account](https://dcd.ionos.com).
2. In the [**Data Center Designer (DCD)**](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd), go to **Menu** > **Private Cloud** > **Login**.
3. Log in to the [Cloud Panel](https://cloudpanel.ionos.de/login) with your credentials.
4. Click on **Menu > Servers & Cloud** in the title bar.
5. **Optional:** If you have multiple server contracts, select the desired contract.
6. Click on **Private Cloud > NFS Datastore** in the navigation bar on the left.
7. Activate the desired NFS Datastore.
8. Enter the desired name in the table in the **Snapshots** area.
9. To create the snapshot, click on the plus symbol to the right of the snapshot name.
The snapshot is created.
## Delete Snapshot
To delete a snapshot, proceed as follows:
1. Log in to your [IONOS CLOUD account](https://dcd.ionos.com).
2. In the [**Data Center Designer (DCD)**](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd), go to **Menu** > **Private Cloud** > **Login**.
3. Log in to the [Cloud Panel](https://cloudpanel.ionos.de/login) with your credentials.
4. Click on **Menu > Servers & Cloud** in the title bar.
5. **Optional:** If you have multiple server contracts, select the desired contract.
6. Click on **Private Cloud > NFS Datastore** in the navigation bar on the left.
7. Activate the desired NFS Datastore.
8. Click on the minus symbol in the **Snapshots** area. The **Delete snapshot** window opens.
9. To delete the snapshot, click on **Yes**.
## Create Scheduled Snapshots
You can have snapshots created automatically from your NFS data storage at regular intervals. After activation, snapshots are created automatically at the following intervals:
* **Every hour**: A snapshot is created 5 minutes after every full hour. A total of 6 snapshots are stored per day.
* **Daily**: A snapshot is created at 00:10. The last 2 snapshots created each day are always kept.
* **Weekly**: A snapshot is created on Sundays at 00:15. A maximum of 2 of the daily snapshots are kept.
To activate automatic snapshot creation, proceed as follows:
1. Log in to your [IONOS CLOUD account](https://dcd.ionos.com).
2. In the [**Data Center Designer (DCD)**](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd), go to **Menu** > **Private Cloud** > **Login**.
3. Log in to the [Cloud Panel](https://cloudpanel.ionos.de/login) with your credentials.
4. Click on **Menu > Servers & Cloud** in the title bar.
5. **Optional:** If you have multiple server contracts, select the desired contract.
6. Click on **Private Cloud > NFS Datastore** in the navigation bar on the left.
7. Activate the desired NFS datastore.
8. In the **Snapshots > Scheduled snapshot** area, click on **Deactivated**.
9. Activate the **Enabled** option.
10. Click on **Save changes**.
## Deactivate Scheduled Snapshots
You can deactivate automatic snapshot creation at any time.
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**Caution:** If you deactivate the automatic creation of snapshots, all previously saved snapshots that were created automatically will be deleted.
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To deactivate automatic snapshot creation, proceed as follows:
1. Log in to your [IONOS CLOUD account](https://dcd.ionos.com).
2. In the [**Data Center Designer (DCD)**](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd), go to **Menu** > **Private Cloud** > **Login**.
3. Log in to the [Cloud Panel](https://cloudpanel.ionos.de/login) with your credentials.
4. Click on **Menu > Servers & Cloud** in the title bar.
5. **Optional:** If you have multiple server contracts, select the desired contract.
6. Click on **Private Cloud > NFS Datastore** in the navigation bar on the left.
7. Activate the desired NFS Datastore.
8. In the **Snapshots > Scheduled snapshot** area, click on **Enabled**.
9. Activate the **Disabled** option.
10. Click on **Save changes**.
## Restore NFS Datastore Snapshot
For more information on how to restore an NFS Datastore snapshot, see [Restore NFS Datastore Snapshot](/cloud/private-cloud/ionos-private-cloud/administration/restore-nfs-datastore-snapshots.md).
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