# Take Snapshot

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**.

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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**](/guidance-for-individual/deka-flexi/deka-flexi-instance/create-vm-instance.md).
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* Open the **Images** menu, then go to the **Snapshot** page.

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* 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.

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

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

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

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* 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>

* To create an instance, click the **More** button on the desired snapshot data, then select **Create Instance**.

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* After clicking **Create Instance**, the system will display the instance creation form similar to the standard create instance page. Fill in the required details accordingly. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [**Create Instance** ](/guidance-for-individual/deka-flexi/nat-gateway/remote-instance/create-instance.md)section.

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