nocodb/packages/noco-docs/docs/040.bases/065.snapshots.md

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Base Snapshots ☁	Procedures to create and manage snapshots	Bases Snapshots Collaboration	NocoDB base Snapshots base collaboration

Snapshots are a powerful feature that allows users to create a point-in-time backup of their base. Whether you’re preparing for major changes or safeguarding against accidental data loss, this feature ensures your data is secure and retrievable.

:::note

• Snapshots are currently available exclusively on Cloud-hosted plans. :::

Key Notes

1. Audit Log Exclusion

• Snapshots do not include audit log data (revision history).

2. No Impact on Existing Base

• Restoring a snapshot does not modify the current base. Instead, it creates a new base within the same workspace.

3. Permissions Handling

• Base-specific user permissions are not restored. Restored bases inherit default workspace permissions.
• Any custom base-level permissions must be re-applied manually.

4. Shared Configurations

• Shared base or shared view settings from the source base are not restored. These need to be reconfigured in the restored base.

5. Snapshot Limits

• Each base can have a maximum of two snapshots at a time.
• A minimum gap of three hours is required between creating two snapshots.
• You can delete all existing snapshots and immediately create a new one if needed.

6. Base Owner Access

• Only Base Owners can access the snapshot feature.

Access Snapshots

To access snapshots, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the base name in project tree to access the base home page.
2. Go to the Settings tab.
3. Select the Snapshots tab.

Create a Snapshot

To create a snapshot, access the Snapshots tab and follow the steps below:

1. Click on the New Snapshot button.
2. Enter a name for the snapshot (Optional). By default, the name will be set to the current date and time.
3. Click Save.

The snapshot will be created and displayed in the Snapshots tab.

Restore a Snapshot

To restore a snapshot, access the Snapshots tab and follow the steps below:

1. Click on the Restore button next to the snapshot you wish to restore.
2. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click the Confirm Restore button to proceed.

Important Notes on Restoring

• A restored snapshot creates a new base within the same workspace. Choosing a different workspace is not supported currently.
• Permissions and shared configurations will need to be set up again as described above.