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// * virt/backup_restore/virt-managing-vm-snapshots.adoc

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= Creating a snapshot by using the web console

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You can create a snapshot of a virtual machine (VM) by using the {product-title} web console.

.Prerequisites

* The `snapshot` feature gate is enabled in the YAML configuration of the `kubevirt` CR.

* The VM snapshot includes disks that meet the following requirements:
** The disks are data volumes or persistent volume claims.
** The disks belong to a storage class that supports Container Storage Interface (CSI) volume snapshots.
** The disks are _bound_ to a persistent volume (PV) and _populated_ with a datasource.

.Procedure

. Navigate to *Virtualization* -> *VirtualMachines* in the web console.
. Select a VM to open the *VirtualMachine details* page.
. Click the *Snapshots* tab and then click *Take Snapshot*.
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Alternatively, right-click the VM and select *Create snapshot* from the pop-up menu.
. Enter the snapshot name.
. Expand *Disks included in this Snapshot* to see the storage volumes to be included in the snapshot.
. If your VM has disks that cannot be included in the snapshot and you wish to proceed, select *I am aware of this warning and wish to proceed*.
. Click *Save*.