VPS Snapshots vs. Backups: What’s the Difference?
Snapshots and backups both protect your data, but they work differently and suit different situations. Knowing when to use each keeps your VPS safe without surprises.
What is a snapshot?
A snapshot captures the exact state of your VPS disk at a single moment in time. On JetHost, on-demand snapshots are free and take seconds to create – perfect right before a risky change so you can roll back instantly.
What is a backup?
Backups are automated, ongoing copies of your data kept over time. On JetHost, daily backups are a paid add-on you can enable on your plan. They protect you against problems you don’t see coming, like data corruption discovered days later.
Which should you use?
JetHost Experts Tip
A snapshot lives alongside your VPS, so it’s not a substitute for off-server protection. For production sites, enable daily backups as well – snapshots are for quick rollbacks, backups are for peace of mind.
Need More Help?
Snapshots are for fast rollbacks; backups are for ongoing protection – use both for anything you can’t afford to lose. 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.
