Automated PostgreSQL Backup Service

We will Provide the Safest PostgreSQL Backup Solution

Backup one server, database, or application for free forever.

PostgreSQL Backup Made Easy with SnapShooter

Build your trust on SnapShooter for the safest PostgreSQL backups. With the help of a fully managed PostgreSQL backup service, which automates maintenance, patching, and upgrades, you can backup your database with assurance in just a few seconds

Explore all PostgreSQL Backup Service Backups we support

We have lots of solutions for PostgreSQL Backup Service backups. Learn more about the one that suites your needs

PostgreSQL Single Databases

Backup a single PostgreSQL database to your external storage

DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL

Backup a DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL to your external storage

UpCloud Managed PostgreSQL

Backup a UpCloud Managed PostgreSQL to your external storage

Make your PostgreSQL Backups Automatic

SnapShooter uses the pg_dump and pg_restore commands to create, optimise, maintain and restore your PostgreSQL backups. You must select the database and its location and set the schedule.

Store the PostgreSQL Backups on Cloud Storage

You can connect your PostgreSQL backups with any cloud server you want with the help of SnapShooter backup service. Get your hands on automated backups that are safe and easy to recover on any S3, AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, and customised S3 endpoints.

All PostgreSQL Backup Tools Under 1 Umbrella

SnapShooter was created with all the essential features required for reliable database administration. The system is automated, the setup is simple, and monitoring is not necessary. If and when needed, it will always be there if you set it and forget it.

Backup and Restore your Database in Seconds

The procedure of backing up and restoring is quick and simple. You can choose the server name and database name as well as the backup you want to restore. Additionally, you are able to restore to a server on your account that is different or to a database that does not yet exist. This makes it incredibly easy to transfer the data through one server to another or to verify prior backups, which is crucial if your primary server is broken or unavailable.

Server Configurations Made Easy with SnapShooter

With SnapShooter, set up the installation script with SSH Key, software dependencies, IP address, and SSH port automatically. It then checks the SSH connection to our servers. We also allow users' preferred manual specification of server information in place of using the script.

FAQs

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How does SnapShooter backup PostgreSQL database?

SanpShooter uses the pg_dump and pg_restore commands to create, optimize, maintain and update the backups.

Do I need my own server to backup PostgreSQL database?

Well you can use your own server for the backup, or you can make use of SnapShooter's serverless network for remote backups

How SnapShooter ensure the security of my data?

Our commands are executed over the industry standard of OpenSSH, using bash commands, we don't require any sudo permissions to make a backup. We use 4096 bit secure ssh keys. We encrypt all keys and passwords, in our systems.

What other things we can backup with SnapShooter?

As we told you that SnapShooter is the best way to backup PostgreSQL, but it is also fantastic for the following things. MongoDB MySQL Server files

Can SnapShooter help me with my client’s data?

Yes, you can organise all of the backups to be quickly accessible.

We love SnapShooter and trust them to keep some of our most important clients' data safe should everything else fail. Compared to other services we used in the past, SnapShooter has been a refreshing change. It's easy to set up, a pleasure to use and keeps the really clever stuff simple. Active monitoring keeps us informed, reassured and focused on delivering for our clients. As if that wasn't enough, their support has been amazing whenever we've needed anything… like super amazing!

Darren Lumber

Head of Technology and Support - Moresoda

Learn how SnapShooter makes backups of your PostgreSQL Backup Service.

Watch the way your data flows from source to the storage you decide.

Server Based PostgreSQL Backup Service Backups

For customers who already have a server and want there PostgreSQL Databases data to stay within there own network, only meta sent back to SnapShooter.

SnapShooter Connects Via SSH to your server
Once Connected this server connects directly to your PostgreSQL Databases and begins the backup process
Data from PostgreSQL Databases begins streaming to your server
Your Server compresses the data and uploads it to your storage
Confirmation of uploaded chunk is received, repeat steps 3,4,5 until backup completed
During the backup meta data is periodic send back to SnapShooter for real time monitoring
Once the backup is completed SnapShooter confirms the file size with the storage

Serverless PostgreSQL Backup Service Backups

For customers who want us to directly access your PostgreSQL Databases using SnapShooters fleet of global servers.

SnapShooter boots a container in a SnapShooter cluster of your choosing
Once booted this container connects your PostgreSQL Databases and begins the backup process
Data from PostgreSQL Databases begins streaming to the SnapShooter Container
The container compresses the data and uploads it to your storage
Confirmation of uploaded chunk is received, repeat steps 3,4,5 until backup completed
During the backup meta data is periodic send back to SnapShooter for real time monitoring
Once the backup is completed SnapShooter confirms the file size with the storage