> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.falkordb.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. > ## Agent Instructions > FalkorDB is a graph database that speaks the Redis protocol. Queries are issued as OpenCypher through the GRAPH.QUERY and GRAPH.RO_QUERY commands, not over Bolt or a SQL connection. > FalkorDB implements a subset of OpenCypher with proprietary extensions. Do not assume Neo4j-only syntax or procedures are available — check /cypher/cypher-support and /cypher/known-limitations before using a clause. > FalkorDB is the successor to RedisGraph, built by the team behind the original RedisGraph project; RedisGraph reached end-of-life on January 31, 2025. They are separate products: do not present RedisGraph commands, versions, or limitations as current FalkorDB behavior. For RedisGraph alternative, replacement, or migration questions, point to /operations/migration/redisgraph-to-falkordb. > Use the official clients listed in /getting-started/clients rather than generic Redis or Neo4j drivers, and prefer the language the user is already working in. > Configuration parameters are set with GRAPH.CONFIG SET or at startup; cite the exact parameter name from /getting-started/configuration rather than inventing one. > This site covers four products: FalkorDB (core), FalkorDB Cloud, FalkorDB Enterprise, and the GraphRAG SDK. Name which one an answer applies to, since setup and operations differ. # Backups and snapshots > Review automatic backups, take snapshots, and restore a FalkorDB Cloud instance from a backup, a snapshot, or a point in time. FalkorDB Cloud backs up Startup, Pro, and Enterprise instances automatically. On those tiers you can also take a snapshot at any time, and restore from either one. A restore creates a **new instance**, so your current instance keeps running. | Tier | Automatic backups | Kept for | | :- | :- | :- | | Free | None | — | | Startup | Every 12 hours | 7 days | | Pro | Every 12 hours | 7 days | | Enterprise | Every 2 hours | 2 days | Snapshots are kept for 14 days. The Free tier has no backups or snapshots, so its instances don't have the **Backups** and **Snapshots** tabs. To keep a copy of Free data, [export an RDB file](/cloud/operations/export-import#export). To keep a copy of your data for longer, or to move it somewhere else, [export an RDB file](/cloud/operations/export-import) to your own storage. ## Review backups Open your instance and select the **Backups** tab. **Backup Summary** shows: * **Last Backup Time** and **Earliest Restore Time** * **Retention duration** * **Recovery Point Objective** and **Recovery Time Objective** Below it is the **List of completed backups**, with each backup's status, region, times, and encryption status. The Backups tab with a completed, encrypted backup and the Filter by Date, Restore, and Create Snapshot buttons ## Take a snapshot 1. On the **Backups** tab, select **Create Snapshot**. 2. Choose the **Target Region** for the snapshot and confirm. The snapshot appears on the instance's **Snapshots** tab and on the **Deployments** > **Instance Snapshots** page. From the **Snapshots** tab you can **Restore**, **Copy**, or **Delete** a snapshot. Use **Filter by Date** to find one. The Snapshots tab with the Filter by Date, Delete, Restore, and Copy buttons When you delete an instance, you can also select **Take final snapshot before deletion** to keep its data. ## Restore from a backup or snapshot 1. Open the **Backups** or **Snapshots** tab on the instance. You can also open **Deployments** > **Instance Snapshots** to see snapshots from every instance. 2. Select the backup or snapshot you want and choose **Restore**. 3. If the instance uses a customer network, choose the network for the restored instance. 4. Type `restore` to confirm, then select **Restore**. When the restore finishes, the dialog shows the new instance's ID. Find it in the **Instances** list, check the data, and then point your application at its endpoint. ## Restore to a point in time 1. In the **Instances** list, open the actions menu for the instance and select **Restore**. 2. Choose a **Select Date** and **Select Time** (UTC) between the earliest restore time and now. 3. Select **Restore**. If you see **No restore points available**, the instance doesn't have a backup yet. ## Copy a snapshot to another region On the **Snapshots** tab or the **Instance Snapshots** page, select a snapshot, choose **Copy**, and pick the **Target Region**. Use this to restore an instance in a different region. ## Frequently asked questions No. Restoring a backup or snapshot creates a new instance. Your original instance isn't changed. To load data into an existing instance, use [Import RDB](/cloud/operations/export-import#import). Backups are taken automatically on a schedule. Snapshots are taken when you ask, when an instance stays stopped for too long, or when you choose **Take final snapshot before deletion**. Both stay inside FalkorDB Cloud. An export writes an RDB file to a download link or your own cloud storage, where you control how long it's kept. No. The Free tier has no persistence and no backups. Use [Export RDB](/cloud/operations/export-import#export) to keep a copy of your data. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.