# UpCloud

Automate UpCloud server snapshots on a custom schedule.

SimpleBackups connects to your UpCloud account through API credentials to create and manage server snapshots automatically. This guide walks you through connecting your UpCloud account and creating your first snapshot job.

## Connect UpCloud to SimpleBackups

1. Log in to your SimpleBackups account
2. Click **Snapshots** in the navigation

![SimpleBackups - Snapshots section](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/50c35f2e2a07afeaded2.png)

3. Click **Create snapshot**

![SimpleBackups - Create snapshot button](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/18b9cef08632b4351920.png)

4. Click **Connect a new provider**

![SimpleBackups - Connect a new provider](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/7747e26e9d8ae72a27c3.png)

5. Select **UpCloud** from the list of providers

![SimpleBackups - Select UpCloud](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/4ad2c942a471bac91d07.png)

6. Enter your UpCloud API credentials (username and password) and click **Save Provider**

![SimpleBackups - UpCloud credentials form](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/3b743555b676a2f39a59.png)

## Create a snapshot backup job

1. Select the UpCloud instance you want to snapshot

![SimpleBackups - Select UpCloud instance](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/media-helpkit-co/e7b8e7c80b3676e562f9.png)

2. Configure your snapshot schedule, retention, and a descriptive name, then click **Create Snapshot**