# VM Snapshots

Instance snapshots capture the current state of a VM, including configuration and data, at a specific point in time. Use them for backup, disaster recovery, and testing.

### Create a VM Snapshot

- From the left-hand menu, click Snapshots → Instances Snapshot tab.
- Click Take Snapshot or the + icon.

![Create a VM snapshot](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/_astro/vm-snapshots-create-a-vm-snapshot.COjM7AZy_2k8Tcf.webp)

### Steps

1. Location: select the data center.
2. Project: assign to a project.
3. Instance: select the VM to snapshot.
4. Snapshot Name: provide a unique name.
5. Create: Billing: Hourly only, Fixed Prorata rule. Click Take Snapshot.

![VM snapshot creation steps](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/_astro/vm-snapshots-steps.C5WbXcJ5_Z1fz2yQ.webp)

See also: [Volume Snapshots](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/storage/block-storage/snapshots), [Backups](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/backups-snapshots/backups)