How to Create and Restore VPS Snapshots

A snapshot saves the current state of your VPS disk so you can roll back to it later. On JetHost, on-demand snapshots are free – making them the perfect safety net before any risky change.

Step-by-step: Create a snapshot

1. Open your VPS in the Client Area and go to the Snapshots tab.
2. Optionally type a Snapshot name so you can recognise it later.
3. Click Create Snapshot.
4. The snapshot appears in the list once it’s ready.

VPS Snapshots tab with Create Snapshot button

Restoring a snapshot

To roll back, find the snapshot in the list and choose the restore option. Your VPS disk returns to exactly the state it was in when the snapshot was taken – handy if an update breaks something or a configuration change goes wrong.

When to take a snapshot

Before a major software update or OS upgrade
Before editing critical configuration files
Before reinstalling or migrating an application
Any time you want a known-good point to return to

JetHost Experts Tip

Snapshots are a point-in-time image, not a substitute for regular backups. For automatic, ongoing protection, add the daily backups option to your plan alongside your manual snapshots.

Need More Help?

Snapshots let you experiment freely, knowing you can roll back in seconds. If you get stuck, the JetHost team is available 24/7 and usually answers in under five minutes – just contact us and we’ll help you sort it out. Explore our other VPS tutorials to get the most out of your server.