LightSail Backup Service For Scheduling Snapshots
With BackupSheep, you can schedule automatic snapshots and snapshot lifecycle policy for cloud servers without writing code.
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How LightSail Snapshots Works?
Connect your LightSail cloud servers with one of the BackupSheep regions to configure snapshot lifecycle policy and schedule automated snapshots; stored within your LightSail account for easy restore.
Configure LightSail Integration
Integrate your LightSail account(s) using an API key to one of our backup servers available in two regions North America (Canada) and Europe (Germany).

Create Cloud Server Node
Create a node by linking your LightSail server or volume. You create as many nodes you like using the same integration.

Schedule Automatic Snapshots
Schedule automatic LightSail snapshots and lifecycle policy using our timezone-aware scheduling module.

LightSail Snapshot Features
Trusted by Over 2,300 developers, agencies & startups to take millions of snapshots since 2017
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Snapshot automation and lifecycle policy
- Configure snapshot schedules and retention policy for cloud servers and volumes; then, we use APIs to automate the snapshot-taking process.
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Multi-region support
- To comply with regional data privacy regulations, you can choose to initiate snapshots from one of our backup servers in the North America (Canada) or Europe (Germany) region.
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Save money with zero backup fees
- Using BackupSheep, you can create backups using our snapshot automation. There is no need to enable native backups and pay 20% extra monthly as backup fees.
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Snapshots live in your LightSail account
- The automated snapshots created by BackupSheep stay within your LightSail account, and they are the same as if you make a manual snapshot.
LightSail Snapshots Questions
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- Can I use backup LightSail server or volume for free?
- Yes. Using our Developer plan, you can automate snapshots of your LightSail server and volumes for free. There are no hidden charges, and you don't need a credit card to signup.
- How much free storage is included?
- Since snapshots are stored within your LightSail account, we don't count that toward your plan storage limit. In short, you can create as many snapshots as you like.
- What gets installed on my LightSail server?
- We don't install anything on your server. You use your LightSail account API Key to connect with BackupSheep, and we use LightSail APIs to trigger snapshots.
- Other questions?
- We're always available support@backupsheep.com or visit our help desk
Ready to get started?
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