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# Backup

RDS is **automatically backup** data by default every 5 minutes. It allow to disable **automated backup.** In additional the user can **manually** create a snapshot.

#### Tip (!Important)

In a stopped RDS database, you will still pay for storage. If you plan on stopping it for a long time , you should snapshot and restore instead.