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# Backup

### Features <a href="#overview" id="overview"></a>

[Backups](https://www.layerstack.com/backups) capture a complete copy of your systems and data periodically in case of recovery at a later date. Once enabled, backups are scheduled to occur weekly during a specific time window that is automatically assigned by the system. We store your backups in the same data center as your cloud server.

### Regional Availability <a href="#region" id="region"></a>

[Backups](https://www.layerstack.com/backups) are available for all cloud servers.

### Role Permissions <a href="#permissions" id="permissions"></a>

| ROLE           | PERMISSIONS                                                                     |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Owner          | Enable Backup Service, View Backups, Restore from Backup, Cancel Backup Service |
| Member         | Not Available                                                                   |
| Billing Member | Not Available                                                                   |
| Billing Admin  | Not Available                                                                   |

### Backup Schedule <a href="#schedule" id="schedule"></a>

[Backups](https://www.layerstack.com/backups) take place once per week, with the first backup running on the second day after the backup service is enabled. Each backup is retained for four weeks. A maximum of 4 most recent backups can be stored on separate and fault-tolerant external data drives within the same data center. Older backups are rotated out after each scheduled interval.

### Limits <a href="#limits" id="limits"></a>

* You can only restore backups of the entire server, not individual files.
* LayerStack backups are optimized for systems with low write activity. For systems with active database writes and other high I/O workloads, [Acronis Backup](https://www.layerstack.com/acronis) at the application level for the best result.
* Backups are not encrypted at rest, but they are not externally accessible.
* Backups are stored at LayerStack and are not able to be downloaded or transferred to third-party drives. If you wish to have the flexibility, we recommend opting for our [Acronis Backup service](https://www.layerstack.com/acronis).
* Terminating a cloud server will completely delete all the backup copies. This action is irreversible even if it is performed by accident.
* You will not have access to your data stored in the backups during a service suspension or termination.
* By subscribing to our Backup option, you agree to keep a current and reliable copy of all your stored files. LayerStack has no obligation to recover files that you or your users may inadvertently delete or corrupt.

### Quick Start Guide <a href="#guide" id="guide"></a>

[How to Restore/ Delete backups](/product-docs/quickstart/how-to-restore-delete-backups.md)<br>

### Related Tutorials

**Acronis Offsite Backup Service**

* [How to install Acronis Backup Agent on Windows Cloud Servers](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-install-Acronis-Backup-Agent-on-Windows-Cloud-Servers)
* [How to install Acronis Backup Agent on Linux Cloud Servers](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-install-Acronis-Backup-Agent-on-Linux-Cloud-Servers)
* [How to create Acronis Backup Image](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-create-Acronis-Backup-Image)
* [How to restore server and files from Acronis Backup](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-restore-server-and-files-from-Acronis-Backup)

**cPanel**

* [How to perform a Full Backup in cPanel](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-perform-a-Full-Backup-in-cPanel)

**Plesk Panel**

* [How to perform a Full Backup and Domain Backup in Plesk Panel](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-perform-a-Full-Backup-and-Domain-Backup-in-Plesk-Panel)

**Database System**

* [How to backup and restore MySQL or MariaDB on Linux Cloud Servers](https://www.layerstack.com/resources/tutorials/How-to-Backup-and-Restore-MySQL-or-MariaDB-on-Linux-Cloud-Servers)


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