# Take Snapshoot

This guide describes how to take a snapshot for an instance. You can take a snapshot while the instance is running.

Before creating a snapshot for an instance, make sure that you already have an instance. If you do not have an instance yet, you can create one in **Create VM Instance**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Before creating a snapshot for an instance, make sure that you already have an instance. If you do not have an instance yet, you can create one in [**Create VM Instance**](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/deka-flexi/deka-flexi-instance/create-vm-instance).
{% endhint %}

* Open the **Images** menu, then go to the **Snapshot** page.

<figure><img src="https://2882153758-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi9YWb69HFXLHYlXffReU%2Fuploads%2FjTqFfSj6LhGRtEWBHfyt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0165cb2d-2a46-471a-96b5-dbca9701b743" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Fill in the **Take a Snapshot for Instance** form by selecting the **Billing Type**, choosing the instance that you want to snapshot, and entering the snapshot name.

<table><thead><tr><th width="232">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Billing Type</strong></td><td>Select the billing type according to the payment method used in your project, such as Fixed or Pay Per Use (PPU).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Choose an Instance</strong></td><td>Select the instance that you want to create a snapshot from.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Enter Snapshot Name</strong></td><td>Enter the name of the snapshot.</td></tr></tbody></table>

* After completing all required fields, click the **Take Snapshot** button.

<figure><img src="https://2882153758-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi9YWb69HFXLHYlXffReU%2Fuploads%2FPIk8di8OGIO6kUHOPVsL%2Fimage%20(1).png?alt=media&#x26;token=2cc5a615-a2d1-44d6-9d19-c441d127f1f4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click **Yes, I Agree** to continue the snapshot process.

<figure><img src="https://2882153758-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi9YWb69HFXLHYlXffReU%2Fuploads%2FsBXxzjJv9ARd7vparXmC%2Fimage%20(2).png?alt=media&#x26;token=b3281d56-ce1b-46ab-9dfe-16f8f2dbf96c" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* The system will start creating the instance snapshot and display the snapshot status in the snapshot list.

<figure><img src="https://2882153758-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi9YWb69HFXLHYlXffReU%2Fuploads%2FreMEzyPTHzjtMGKTTDjf%2Fimage%20(3).png?alt=media&#x26;token=468f611e-da37-400b-bb07-114e7eb77272" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* If the process is completed successfully, a notification will appear displaying the message "**Snapshot has been successfully created**".

<figure><img src="https://2882153758-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fi9YWb69HFXLHYlXffReU%2Fuploads%2FcuWYnDLe8jGluYCvrNbd%2Fimage%20(4).png?alt=media&#x26;token=b2dace31-ff39-416a-813b-a9dc397aff78" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* A list of instance snapshots will appear with the following information:

<table><thead><tr><th width="329">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>The name of the snapshot.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status</strong></td><td>The snapshot status, such as <strong>Active</strong> or <strong>Not Ready Yet</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Instance Name</strong></td><td>The name of the instance from which the snapshot was created.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Size</strong></td><td>The size of the snapshot.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Created Date</strong></td><td>The date and time when the snapshot was created.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Action</strong></td><td>Available actions for the snapshot, such as restore or delete.</td></tr></tbody></table>