# Applying a Policy to a Vault

A backup policy allows a vault to automatically execute backup tasks at specified times or intervals. Periodic backups can be used to restore data quickly against data corruption or loss.

#### Procedure

1. Log in to CBR Console.

   1. Log in to the management console.
   2. Click in the upper left corner and select your region and project.
   3. Choose Storage > Cloud Backup and Recovery. Select a backup tab from the left navigation pane.
2. On any backup page, find the target vault and choose More > Apply Backup Policy. See Figure 1.

   Figure 1 Setting a backup policy

3. You can select an existing backup policy from the drop-down list or create a new one. For details about how to create a policy, see Creating a Backup Policy.
4. After the policy is successfully applied, you can view the details in the Policies area on the vault details page.

Parent topic: Policy Management