<commit_before>---
title: What is a VM Snapshot?
author: <NAME>
categories: [koding features, koding]
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Koding's Snapshot feature gives you the ability to save a __point-in-time__ image of your virtual machine. When you make a snapshot,
the system will make a copy of the VM so that you can use it:
1. as a restorable backup
2. as a starting point for new VMs that you can create.

### How can I make a snapshot?
To create a snapshot, follow these easy steps:
1. Head over to [VM Settings](http://learn.koding.com/guides/understanding-vm-panel/) modal, click on 
the "Snapshots" tab as shown below and then click the "Add New Snapshot" button.
![snapshot-1](snapshots-1.png)

2. Give your new snapshot a name and then click on "Add Snapshot".
![snapshot-2](snapshots-2.png)

3. The snapshot will begin to build. 
> type:tip
> It can take anywhere between 2 to 5 minutes (depending on the size of your VM) to create the snapshot.

4. Once it is done creating, the snapshot will be listed and you can take additional actions on it (as shown<commit_msg>fixed a typo<commit_after>---
title: Understanding Snapshots
author: <NAME>
categories: [koding features, koding]
template: page.toffee
---

### What are Snapshots?
Koding's Snapshot feature gives you the ability to save a __point-in-time__ image of your virtual machine. When you make a snapshot,
the system will make a copy of the VM so that you can use it:
1. as a restorable backup
2. as a starting point for new VMs that you can create.

### How can I make a snapshot?
To create a snapshot, follow these easy steps:
1. Head over to [VM Settings](http://learn.koding.com/guides/understanding-vm-panel/) modal, click on 
the "Snapshots" tab as shown below and then click the "Add New Snapshot" button.
![snapshot-1](snapshots-1.png)

2. Give your new snapshot a name and then click on "Add Snapshot".
![snapshot-2](snapshots-2.png)

3. The snapshot will begin to build. 
> type:tip
> It can take anywhere between 2 to 5 minutes (depending on the size of your VM) to create the snapshot.

4. Once it is done creating, the snapshot will be listed and you can take additional actions on it (as shown
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