# Vultr

Automate Vultr server and volume snapshots on a custom schedule.

SimpleBackups connects to your Vultr account through an API key to create and manage snapshots automatically. This guide walks you through generating a Vultr API key and linking your account to SimpleBackups.

## Generate Vultr API credentials

1. Go to your [Vultr API settings](https://my.vultr.com/settings/#settingsapi)
2. Click **API**
3. Whitelist [SimpleBackups IP addresses](https://simplebackups.com/docs/help-tips-and-troubleshooting/connecting-a-server/simplebackups-ip-addresses-firewall) or allow access from all IPv4
4. Click **Copy API Key to Clipboard**

![Vultr - API settings page](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/www-notion-so/eaad0ca3cf719f4e7000.png)

## Connect Vultr to SimpleBackups

1. Go to the [**Snapshots/Create**](https://my.simplebackups.com/snapshot/create) page and click **Connect a new provider**

![SimpleBackups - Connect a new provider](https://simplebackups.com/docs/docs-assets/www-notion-so/6196cb896850db2520fc.png)

2. Select **Vultr** from the **Provider** dropdown, enter a name for the connection, paste the API key, and click **Save provider**