By azanmi
How can I enable backups when I have not checked it when I have created a droplet?
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You’ll need to take a snapshot of your droplet, destroy it, then recreate it. Make sure to tick the box and you’ll be good to go. <br> <br>I’d personally prefer being able to activate it without going through this process, but alas.
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