Guides - Enable Backups

The Linode Backup Service is a subscription service add-on that automatically performs daily, weekly, and biweekly backups of your Linode. It’s affordable, easy to use, and provides peace of mind.

Use the Linode Cloud Manager to enable the Backup Service on a Linode. Here’s how:

  1. Log in to the Linode Cloud Manager.

  2. From the Linodes page, select the Linode you want to back up.

  3. Click the Backups tab.

    Enable Linode Backups by navigating to to the individual Linode’s backup menu

  4. Click Enable Backups.

The Linode Backup Service is now enabled for the selected Linode.

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