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title: "Taking a Snapshot via VAST Web UI"
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updated: 2026-10-28T01:54:14Z
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# Taking a Snapshot via VAST Web UI

Snapshots can be scheduled using [protection policies](/docs-5-4/docs/en/managing-protection-policies-tg). This procedure creates a single snapshot.Managing Protection Policies

1. From the left navigation menu, select Data Protection and then Snapshots.
2. Click Create Snapshot.
3. Complete the fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Name (required) | Enter a name for the snapshot. |
| Path (required) | Enter the path to a directory. The snapshot will include all files and folders under the specified directory at the time of taking the snapshot. |
| Expiration time | If you want to make sure the snapshot expires some time in the future, specify that time here. |
| Indestructible | Enable this setting if you want the snapshot to be indestructible. This setting protects the snapshot from accidental or malicious deletion. > Caution > > After saving the snapshot, you won't be able to delete the snapshot or disable its indestructibility without performing an authorized unlocking of the cluster's indestructibility mechanism. |
4. Click Create.

The snapshot is created and listed on the Snapshots page.