Base Snapshots ☁
Snapshots are a powerful feature that allows users to create a point-in-time backup of their base. Whether you’re preparing for major changes or safeguarding against accidental data loss, this feature ensures your data is secure and retrievable.
note
- Snapshots are currently available exclusively on Cloud-hosted plans.
Key Notes
1. Audit Log Exclusion
- Snapshots do not include audit log data (revision history).
2. No Impact on Existing Base
- Restoring a snapshot does not modify the current base. Instead, it creates a new base within the same workspace.
3. Permissions Handling
- Base-specific user permissions are not restored. Restored bases inherit default workspace permissions.
- Any custom base-level permissions must be re-applied manually.
4. Shared Configurations
- Shared base or shared view settings from the source base are not restored. These need to be reconfigured in the restored base.
5. Snapshot Limits
- Each base can have a maximum of two snapshots at a time.
- A minimum gap of three hours is required between creating two snapshots.
- You can delete all existing snapshots and immediately create a new one if needed.
6. Base Owner Access
- Only Base Owners can access the snapshot feature.
Access Snapshots
To access snapshots, follow the steps below:
- Click on the base name in project tree to access the base home page.
- Go to the
Settings
tab. - Select the
Snapshots
tab.
Create a Snapshot
To create a snapshot, access the Snapshots
tab and follow the steps below:
- Click on the
New Snapshot
button. - Enter a name for the snapshot (Optional). By default, the name will be set to the current date and time.
- Click
Save
.
The snapshot will be created and displayed in the Snapshots
tab.
Restore a Snapshot
To restore a snapshot, access the Snapshots tab and follow the steps below:
- Click on the
Restore
button next to the snapshot you wish to restore. - A confirmation dialog will appear. Click the
Confirm Restore
button to proceed.
Important Notes on Restoring
- A restored snapshot creates a new base within the same workspace. Choosing a different workspace is not supported currently.
- Permissions and shared configurations will need to be set up again as described above.