Application backups
Protect app files in the service context.
Create backups before changes become incidents
Create application, database, and VPS recovery points from their own dashboards. When you need one, restore with confirmation or download the backup from the resource context.
Backups are part of operating the resource, not a separate chore
8 slots
slots per app or database
2 slots
slots per virtual machine
Manual
on-demand creation
Auto
supported schedules
Connected outcomes
Backups are part of operating the resource, not a separate chore
The flow stays close to the thing you are protecting, so you can create recovery points before risky changes and restore from the same context if something goes wrong.
Explore capabilitiesCreate a recovery point
Open the resource backup screen and create a backup before a deployment, configuration, or infrastructure change.
Choose the database target
For database services, select the target database as part of the backup and restore flow.
Restore or download deliberately
The dashboard presents restore as a confirmed action and also offers download when the backup type supports it.
Built to operate
Consistent protection for applications, data, and compute.
Application files, database exports, and VPS snapshots all use the same recovery flow, so switching between resource types doesn't mean learning a different restore process.
Database backups
Create and restore exports to the correct target database.
VPS snapshots
Keep recovery points for the virtual machine.
Guided restore
Review the backup and impact before replacing the current state.
Download and portability
Download ready copies when the resource type supports it.
Progressive setup
A recovery point before every risk.
Shard Cloud backups let you capture application files, database exports, and VPS snapshots from the same dashboard where you run the resource. Create one on demand, enable automatic backups where supported, then restore or download when you need a clean recovery point.
Get started01
Choose the resource
Up to 8 backups per application, database, or virtual machine, with no extra cost.
02
Define the policy
Database backups ask for the target database on create and restore, matching the way PostgreSQL and MongoDB projects are operated.
03
Restore safely
Backups have infinite duration until you delete them.
From connection to the first decision, in one flow.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Backups
Yes. Create a backup manually from the application, database, or virtual machine backup screen whenever you need a recovery point.
Yes. Automatic backups are available from the Pro plan onward. Once your plan includes the feature, enable it for the supported resource in its dashboard settings.
Automatic backups run once a day.
Applications and databases can have up to eight backups at a time, and virtual machines can have up to two. Backups do not expire and remain available until you delete them.
Restore is a confirmed action from the resource backup screen. Review the selected backup and its target before replacing the current state.
Where the backup type supports download, the backup screen provides a download action so you can keep a copy outside the platform.
Ready to move forward
Prepare recovery before you need it.
Configure backups with clear policies and a restore path that does not depend on improvisation.
Guided setup with no commitment
Recovery points on demand
Create a backup before any risky change, right from the resource.
Guided restore
Review the target and impact before replacing the current state.
Protect your first resource
Create a backup for an app, database, or VM in one click.
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1-2GB RAM
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4-5 vCPU
16-32 projects
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12-24GB RAM
6-10 vCPU
48-96 projects
150-250GB CDN
Load balancers
Automatic backups