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Open a service and go to the Backups tab.
The Backups tab with the backup schedule and a list of completed backups

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Backup schedule

Automated backups are on by default for new services. Change the settings and click Save Schedule.
Your plan includes a backup retention period: 7 days on Hobby, 14 on Starter, 30 on Professional and 90 on Business. See Plans and pricing.

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Create a backup now

Click Create Backup to take a backup straight away, for example before a migration or a large data change. It appears in the list with the status Running, then Completed.

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Restore from a backup

Restoring creates a new service from the backup. Your existing service is not changed.
  1. Click the menu next to a Completed backup and choose Restore Backup.
  2. Optionally enter a New Service Name. If you leave it empty, a name is generated.
  3. Optionally choose a Restore Point in Time to restore the data as it was at that moment. It can be any time from when the backup started until now. Leave it empty to restore the backup as it was taken.
  4. Click Restore.
The Restore from Backup dialog
The dialog shows progress while the new service is created. You can close it and the restore keeps running. The new service appears on the Postgres page when it’s ready.
A restored service counts against your plan like any other service, so your plan needs a free service slot and enough resources for it.

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Delete a backup

Click the menu next to a backup and choose Delete Backup, then confirm. This can’t be undone.