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Q: How do I use the Snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS to make backups and quick restores?

2023-09-06


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The snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS can help you to make backup and fast restore quickly. Below are the steps to make a backup and fast restore using the snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS:

  • Enable Snapshot
From the ASUSTOR Control Panel, turn on Snapshot. Select the storage device and click the Settings button to turn on the Snapshot feature.

  • Setting the Snapshot Schedule
Select a storage device and then set the snapshot schedule in Settings. You can choose to take snapshots once a day, once a week, or once a month.

  • Making a Snapshot
In the ASUSTOR Control Panel, select a storage device and click the Snapshot button. You can take a snapshot manually or set up an automatic snapshot schedule to take a snapshot automatically.

  • Restore Snapshot
If you need to restore a snapshot, select the storage device and click the Snapshot button. In the list of snapshots, select the snapshot you want to restore and click the Restore button. You will be prompted if you are sure you want to restore the snapshot. If you are sure, the system will start the restore operation.


Using the snapshot function of ASUSTOR NAS can help you make backups and restore quickly to protect your data. Please note that the restore snapshot operation will overwrite the current data, so please back up your important data before the operation.

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