Backups Tab
The Backups tab creates and restores cluster-level backups to an external S3-compatible bucket. Backups capture cluster resources so you can restore them to the same or a new cluster.
The Backups tab has limited availability and may not be visible on every account. For a self-managed, in-cluster backup approach using Velero, see the Backup and Restore (Velero) guide.
To open it, select a cluster and choose the Backups tab.
Activate Backups
Before creating backups, activate the backup feature for the cluster. This prepares the cluster to write backups to a configured bucket.
Create a Backup
- On the Backups tab, start a new backup.
- Enter a backup name. Names must be lowercase and may contain letters, digits, hyphens, and dots (for example,
my-backup-1). - Select the bucket to store the backup in.
- Confirm to start the backup.
A backup moves through states such as Creating backup, Backup available, or Backup failed.
Restore a Backup
Restore an available backup to the current cluster, or perform an initial restore to provision a new cluster from a backup. During a restore the cluster shows Restoring backup, then Backup restored on success or Restoring failed on error.
Delete a Backup
Remove a backup you no longer need. The entry shows Deleting backup and is removed when complete.
Related Resources
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Backup and Restore (Velero) guide | Self-managed in-cluster backups. |
| Persistent Volumes | Storage that backups protect. |
| Activity Timeline | Review backup operations. |