# Restore a snapshot

How to restore a server or volume from a cloud snapshot.

Snapshots are restored through your cloud provider's interface, not through SimpleBackups. Because each provider manages snapshot storage natively, the restore process varies depending on which provider you use.

## How to restore

Log in to your cloud provider's dashboard, locate the snapshot you want to restore, and follow their restore workflow. Each provider page in this section includes provider-specific restore instructions where applicable.

**Restoring overwrites existing data:**
Restoring a snapshot replaces your current server or volume with the snapshot's contents. Make sure you have a recent backup of any data created after the snapshot was taken.

- [Server & volume snapshots overview](https://simplebackups.com/docs/server-and-volume-snapshot/overview): Learn about cloud snapshots and supported providers.