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

---
title: "Base Snapshots ☁"
description: "Procedures to create and manage snapshots"
tags: ["Bases", "Snapshots", "Collaboration"]
keywords: ["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.

![Snapshots](/img/v2/base/snapshot-access.png)

## 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`.

![Create Snapshot](/img/v2/base/snapshot-create-1.png)
  
![Create Snapshot](/img/v2/base/snapshot-create-2.png)

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.
  
![Restore Snapshot](/img/v2/base/snapshot-restore-1.png)
  
![Restore Snapshot](/img/v2/base/snapshot-restore-2.png)

### 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.