Are there any plans for DO to enable backups feature for an existing droplet?

Posted on October 14, 2014

I really need the backup feature for my existing droplet. I don’t want to delete my existing droplet then create a new one from a snapshot. I’m afraid of losing the IP address.

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Andrew SB

October 14, 2014

Unfortunately, that’s not something on the near term road map right now. Though, it you destroy a droplet and recreate it in the same datacenter with the same hostname the system will try to reserve the IP address for you. If you open a support ticket and coordinate before hand with the team, they can ensure that the IP is reserved.

Bobby

November 13, 2023

Hey everyone!

Quick update here, great news for those who’ve been waiting for more control over Droplet backups! Starting October 23rd, 2023, DigitalOcean has revamped the backup system. Now, each backup has its own deletion date, separate from the parent Droplet. This means your backups will stick around for four weeks, regardless of what happens to the original Droplet. It’s a real game-changer, especially if you’ve ever worried about losing data due to accidental deletion or other mishaps.

You can check out the deletion dates for each backup right in the cloud console. This update gives you more freedom and less worry about protecting your data. Plus, restoring your original Droplet or creating a new one from these backups is super easy, even if the original is long gone.

Hope this makes managing your projects a bit more stress-free!