Create a virtual computer or disk from a snapshot
Complete the following steps to create a new Lightsail for Research virtual computer or disk from a snapshot.
When you create a virtual computer from a snapshot, use a plan that's the same size or larger than the one used for the original computer. You can't use a smaller plan than the original virtual computer.
When you create a disk from a snapshot, choose a disk size that's larger than the original disk. You can't use a smaller disk than the original.
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Sign in to the Lightsail for Research console
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Choose Snapshots in the navigation pane.
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On the Snapshots page, locate the name of the computer or disk snapshot you'll use for creating the new computer or disk. Choose the Snapshots dropdown menu to view a list of available snapshots for that resource.
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Select the snapshot that you want to use to create the virtual computer.
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Choose the Actions dropdown menu. Then, choose Create virtual computer or Create disk.
