.. _add_restore_point_dialog:

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The Add named restore point Dialog
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Use the *Add named restore point* dialog to take a named snapshot of the state of the server for use in a recovery file. To create a named restore point, the server's postgresql.conf file must specify a *wal_level* value of *archive*, *hot_standby*, or *logical*.  You must be a database superuser to create a restore point.

.. image:: images/add_restore_point.png

When the *Restore point name* window launches, use the field *Enter the name of the restore point to add* to provide a descriptive name for the restore point.

For more information about using a restore point as a recovery target, please see the `PostgreSQL
documentation <http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.5/static/recovery-target-settings.html#RECOVERY-TARGET-NAME>`_.

* Click the *OK* button to save the restore point.
* Click the *Cancel* button to exit without saving work.