Daily VPS Snapshots on Contabo with Auto-Cleanup

# Daily VPS backup on Contabo with automatic old snapshot deletion

This automation creates reliable daily snapshots of VPS instances hosted on Contabo. It runs on schedule (e.g., midnight) or manually, checks for existing snapshots, deletes them, and creates a fresh one with a timestamped name. Built for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals who need consistent, hands-off backup without manual intervention.

## Who it´s for
- VPS owners on Contabo seeking automated backup
- System administrators managing multiple servers
- Developers hosting applications on Contabo
- IT specialists requiring regular snapshots without manual effort

## What the automation does
- Triggered by cron schedule (e.g., daily at midnight) or manual input
- Retrieves list of VPS instances via Contabo API
- Checks for existing snapshots
- Deletes old snapshot if present
- Creates new snapshot with date in name
- Uses OAuth 2.0 authentication and UUIDs for request tracing

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Cron and manual trigger logic
- Integration with Contabo API and UUID generator
- Basic setup and adaptation guide

## Requirements for setup
- Contabo account with API access enabled
- Valid OAuth 2.0 credentials (Client ID, Client Secret)
- Access to an active n8n instance
- Basic understanding of HTTP requests and environment variables

## Benefits and outcomes
- Fully automated daily backups
- No need to manually track backup schedules
- One clean, up-to-date snapshot at all times
- Manual trigger option before updates or configuration changes
- Fits into broader disaster recovery strategies
- Clear audit trail with UUID-based request tracking

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat