📸 Changed something by mistake? Use Snapshots to restore your Wavebox setup.

Last updated on 26 Feb 2026

Accidents happen — Snapshots are Wavebox’s safety net. They automatically create timestamped backups of your Profile so you can roll back to a previous version in just a few clicks. Use Snapshots to recover deleted groups, undo unintended changes, or set up another computer to the exact same state.

📸 Snapshot Basics

What they are: automatic, periodic backups of your Wavebox Profiles, saved securely to your cloud account.
Restore to a previous version: each Snapshot is timestamped so you can choose the exact point in time to return to.
Frequency: Snapshots are created automatically every 24 hours.
What’s included: groups, apps, tabs, bookmarks, and settings.
Scope: Snapshots from all devices associated with your account appear in the Snapshots list.
Control: Snapshots can be disabled in Settings if you prefer.

When to Use Snapshots

You synced with a different computer and want to revert to your previous setup.
You accidentally deleted a space or other important item.
You prefer to set up a second computer from a Snapshot rather than using live sync.
You want a quick rollback before or after a major configuration change.

👍 Tip: Before making any major changes to your Wavebox setup, always create a manual Snapshot so that you have a recent version to revert to, if you need it. Go to: Settings > General Tab > Data & Sync > Snapshots > Create Snapshot.

How to Restore Using a Snapshot

Restoring from a Snapshot is straightforward and only takes a moment. Follow the steps below to roll back your Wavebox setup to a previous state.

1) Go to SnapShots in Settings

Open Settings > General > Data & Sync > Snapshots.
Click Restore Snapshot to open the All Snapshots window.

2) Choose a Snapshot

In the All Snapshots window, find the timestamped Snapshot you want (Snapshots from all your computers are shown).
Click the 🕣 timer icon to select it and open the restore prompt.

3) Review, Confirm & Restart

Review the confirmation carefully — restoring will replace your current Profile with the selected Snapshot. If you want to keep the current state, click Cancel and create a new Snapshot, export any important items before continuing.
Click Restore Snapshot to confirm. Wavebox will restart and open the restored Profile.
Note: other Wavebox Profiles will shut down during the restart; reopen them using the Profile icon (top-right).

Tips & Troubleshooting

Pick the right timestamp — Snapshots let you target the exact version you want.
Restores replace the current Profile — so if you want to preserve the current state, save a Snapshot first.
Snapshots for all your computers and profiles are shown in the All Snapshots window.
As a test, consider creating a new Profile first (call it "test") and restore from your chosen Snapshot there. If all's well, you can safely restore in your original profile and delete the "test" Profile after.
If a Snapshot you expect is missing, check other devices on your account or contact support.
Need help? Email support@wavebox.io.

Summary

Snapshots give you a quick, secure way to roll back your Wavebox Profiles to a previous version. To restore: Settings > General > Data & Sync > Snapshots → pick a timestamp → confirm → Wavebox restarts.