VPS backups are powered by Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) and managed through the VirtFusion panel. The Client Portal shows a read-only view of your backups — all backup operations are performed in VirtFusion.
Backup Storage & Data Residency
Backup data is stored in a separate location from your VPS, within the same geographic region:
| VPS Location | Backup Region |
|---|
| New York, Ashburn, New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles | United States |
| London, Amsterdam | European Union |
| Singapore | Asia Pacific |
Backup Types & Limits
| Type | Limit | Details |
|---|
| Automated | 7 backups | Scheduled backups that rotate automatically — oldest is removed when the limit is reached |
| Manual | 2 backups | On-demand backups you create yourself |
Backups are restore-only. Downloads are not available. To export specific data, use your application’s own export tools (e.g. mysqldump for databases, SFTP for files) before making major changes.
Creating a Manual Backup
Select Your VPS
Choose your server from the VirtFusion dashboard.
Go to Backups
Navigate to the Backups section.
Create Backup
Click Create Backup. The backup begins immediately. Your server remains operational during the process.
Manual backups are limited to 2. If both slots are occupied, delete an existing manual backup before creating a new one.
Scheduling Automatic Backups
Go to Backups in VirtFusion
Navigate to the Backups section for your VPS.
Configure the Schedule
Set your preferred backup frequency and time.
Save
Save the schedule. Automated backups will run as configured and rotate automatically once the 7-backup limit is reached.
Schedule automated backups during off-peak hours to minimise any impact on server performance during the backup process.
Restoring from a Backup
Go to Backups in VirtFusion
Navigate to the Backups section for your VPS.
Select a Backup
Choose the backup you want to restore from.
Confirm the Restore
Confirm the operation. Your server will be unavailable during the restore process.
Restoring a backup replaces everything on your VPS. All changes made after the backup was created — files, database updates, configuration changes, installed software — will be lost.
Deleting a Backup
In the VirtFusion Backups section, select the backup you want to remove and confirm the deletion. The slot becomes available immediately. Deleted backups cannot be recovered.
Best Practices
- Create a manual backup before major changes — OS updates, new software installs, configuration changes
- Create a manual backup before reinstalling the OS
- Keep at least one recent manual backup available at all times
- Use automated backups for ongoing protection with automatic rotation
