{"id":5499,"date":"2023-12-22T15:45:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/?p=5499"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:04:58","slug":"best-github-backup-tools-to-protect-your-critical-github-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/en\/best-github-backup-tools-to-protect-your-critical-github-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Best GitHub Backup Tools To Protect Your Critical GitHub Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DevSecOps and data protection have become a necessity in our today\u2019s reality. Outages, accidental or intentional deletion, human errors, cyber-attacks, and constant detection of new vuls are among those triggers that can work on companies to search for a reliable security strategy\u2026 and backup is one of the key elements in building such a strategy. Don\u2019t you agree that when it comes to the source code and the security of GitHub repositories and metadata, the issue takes on a whole new meaning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Spis tre\u015bci\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0;\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-collapsible\">Spis tre\u015bci<span class=\"simpletoc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-content\"><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-back-up-github\">Why back up GitHub?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#possible-methods-to-back-up-github-can-we-consider-them-as-a-reliable-backup-solution\">Possible methods to back up GitHub: can we consider them as a reliable backup solution?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-pick-up-the-right-github-backup-thirdparty-tool\">How to pick up the right GitHub backup third-party tool?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#exploring-github-backup-applications-a-thorough-analysis\">Exploring GitHub Backup Applications: a thorough analysis<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#takeaway\">Takeaway<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-back-up-github\">Why back up GitHub?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Being a leading version control hosting platform the developers opt for, GitHub has a recording number of over 1M registered users and it has become a DevOps hub that shapes the future of software. About 150K companies have chosen GitHub as the first resort destination for their sensitive data. But is it so secure to solely rely on a git service provider?&nbsp;&nbsp;Increasing ransomware and malware attacks, data breaches, service outages, your own infrastructure downtime, human mistakes, and accidental deletions &#8211; they all lead to data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you shouldn\u2019t forget that GitHub, as any other SaaS provider operates within the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gitprotect.io\/blog\/github-shared-responsibility-model-and-source-code-protection\/\"><u>Shared Responsibility Model<\/u><\/a> under which GitHub and a user share responsibilities on such aspects as infrastructure, storage, compliance, retention, and restore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/s-768x943-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/s-768x943-3.png\" alt=\"GitHub Shared Responsibility Model\" class=\"wp-image-5501\" style=\"width:499px;height:613px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What about backup? Well, GitHub provides basic backup plans, so to say, snapshots, but it is just the state of the system at some definite time, so if an outage happens GitHub will be able to restore its operation. But what about your GitHub data backup? It\u2019s you who need to hold the fort here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"possible-methods-to-back-up-github-can-we-consider-them-as-a-reliable-backup-solution\">Possible methods to back up GitHub: can we consider them as a reliable backup solution?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before we fire up with different backup tools, let\u2019s look at the alternatives that DevOps may mention mistakenly thinking that they can substitute a backup:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-git-a-backup-itself\">Is Git a backup itself?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Well, it is a myth\u2026 yes, Git can help you revert the changes as it does have a version history for your source code and project files. However, Git is primarily designed to track changes in text-based files. So, when it comes to large binary files or databases, Git isn\u2019t suitable as it\u2019s not a backup tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Git focuses on tracking changes within a single repository. What if you have to back up multiple repositories with complex dependencies or your entire GitHub ecosystem? In this case, Git may not be sufficient at all, as it\u2019s not a backup tool.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-git-clone-serve-as-a-backup\">Can Git Clone serve as a backup?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You may have heard that Git Clone can substitute backup, yet it\u2019s another myth. Well, git clone is a useful command for creating local copies of repositories, however, it\u2019s hard to call it a comprehensive backup solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the \u201cgit clone\u201d command fetches only the current state of the repo without historical versions, branches, or tags, and it doesn\u2019t include metadata (issues, wikis, pull requests, or any other project settings crucial for the developing process). Moreover, when you create a git clone, you get a snapshot of your repository\u2019s state at a specific point in time, so if your data is corrupted, you won\u2019t be able to recover it to a specific historical state having only a clone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-about-the-git-branch-can-it-substitute-a-backup\">What about the git branch? Can it substitute a backup?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Another option that can mislead is the git branch. Again&#8230; it can\u2019t substitute for a proper backup solution. This \u201cgit branch\u201d command is essential for managing different lines of development within a repository, however, it can\u2019t help to protect data and restore your source code should the event of a disaster take place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, like the \u201cgit clone\u201d command, \u201cgit branch\u201d command focuses on code and its history and it doesn\u2019t capture such valuable data as issues, pull requests, settings, or wiki content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-about-the-download-zip-option\">What about the \u201cDownload zip\u201d option?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Another way you can choose is to download your GitHub repository as a compressed zip file. It will contain all your files (except commit messages and timestamps) and folders in the current state, which is good as you can access it at any time once you download the file to your local machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are downsides, as downloading zip files rests on the user, who can forget to download the file or make a mistake. Moreover, such zip files don\u2019t retain the revision history of the repo, so you may have difficulties tracking the changes or accessing previous versions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you still want to give this backup option a try, you can follow two different paths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>download a repository Zip<\/strong>: You need to go to the repo, and at the top under the \u201c<em>Code<\/em>\u201d tab, select \u201c<em>Download Zip<\/em>\u201d at the bottom when the \u201c<em>Code<\/em>\u201d drop down.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>download Gist Zip<\/strong>: You should select \u201c<em>Download Zip<\/em>\u201d in the top right corner of the page on your Gist. That\u2019s it! You can download your zip file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-backup-script-is-it-a-backup-strategy\">The backup script, is it a backup strategy?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You can opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/abusesa\/github-backup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><u>GitHub backup script<\/u><\/a>, it may be your own backup scripts or you may find one in the GitHub Community &#8211; whatever you want. Backup scripts still have their pros and cons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, from the positive side using a backup script gives you a copy of your GitHub data. And, probably, it\u2019s what you want. But, shouldn\u2019t you ensure that your GitHub backup is relevant? Or, another question: Are you sure that you will be able to quickly recover your data at any moment of your request?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a fly in the ointment. If you take a backup script from the Community or elsewhere, you can never be sure that it\u2019s secure and it will definitely protect your critical data. Somebody or even you can make mistakes in the code and your backup file can become useless, as it will be impossible to restore. Moreover, to recover your GitHub data you will need to write a recovery script, which takes time and provides no guarantee of your valuable GitHub data recovery. And, what brings more frustration, all those processes are manual, you are the one who needs to track backups, check if they are recoverable copies, update and keep them for the proper period of time, etc. All the responsibilities are on you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-pick-up-the-right-github-backup-thirdparty-tool\">How to pick up the right GitHub backup third-party tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>So, the moment of truth\u2026 What features your GitHub backup solution should have, so that it guarantees your critical GitHub data is recoverable?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you should take a look at all the features in a bundle as they need to meet your requirements and needs and take <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gitprotect.io\/blog\/github-backup-best-practices\/\">GitHub backup best practices<\/a> as the foundation. Hovewer, those features may vary depending on the niche you work in, or <a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-rto-and-the-difference-between-rpo-a-comprehensive-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>the RTO and RPO<\/u><\/a> you have, the proper evaluation should go within 4 main categories &#8211; backup performance, ransomware protection, Disaster Recovery option, and monitoring of backup performance. So, let\u2019s look at these categories from top to bottom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"backup-performance-is-it-enough-to-have-only-automated-backupsnbsp\">Backup performance: is it enough to have only automated backups? <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Once you have automatic daily GitHub backups, it greatly reduces the responsibility of your team and eliminates human mistakes. So, your team can concentrate on their main duties. But, you need much more than only automated backups. It\u2019s crucial that you have the possibility to schedule your backups at the most suitable time for you, for example during out-of-work hours to minimize bandwidth throttling, or to meet strict RTO, and RPO, for example, having backups every 30 minutes or more frequently. So, your backup solution shouldn\u2019t limit you to one copy per day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the other important aspects of backup performance, it\u2019s worth mentioning:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>the ability to back up GitHub repos and their metadata<\/strong>, as your wikis, issues, pull requests, etc. may contain important information that makes your DevOps work smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>long-term or unlimited retention<\/strong>, as sometimes you need to keep your backup copies for 5 years or even longer. So, your GitHub backup tool shouldn\u2019t limit you to a month or a year of retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>storage compatibility<\/strong>, as it will permit you to pick up the place to store your data of your choice without being limited to one storage. Also, it\u2019s important to have the possibility to keep your data both in the cloud or on-site, so you should always check what storage options are available among those your backup provider offers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the possibility of assigning multiple storage locations<\/strong>, as it will help you follow the golden backup strategy, <a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/en\/the-evolution-of-data-backup-is-the-3-2-1-backup-rule-a-thing-of-the-past\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>the 3-2-1 backup rule<\/u><\/a>, that assumes to have at least 3 copies in 2 storage destinations, one of which is offsite and guarantees your critical data recoverability and availability. Moreover, if you have the possibility to assign multiple storage locations, you can upgrade your backup strategy to the 4-3-2 or the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategies that are gaining popularity these days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ransomware-protection-as-part-of-a-reliable-backup-tool\">Ransomware protection as part of a reliable backup tool<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t deny the fact &#8211; backup is a final line of protection. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to check what security measures your backup tool provides. For sure, it should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>provide AES-256 encryption at rest and in flight<\/strong>, as it will help to secure your critical data during the backup process. Also, it\u2019s nice if your backup provider permits you to set up your own encryption key because, in this situation, you will be the only one who knows it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>store your backup copies in an immutable storage<\/strong>, as in this case if your storage destination is hit by ransomware, it won\u2019t spread in it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>limit access to storage credentials<\/strong>, as it will help to prevent attackers from gaining access to your storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important beeping indicator of a secure and reliable backup solution is compliance with strict international certifications. So, it\u2019s worth checking what security audits your backup app has already passed. Among the most trustworthy security audits, we can mention GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I, and SOC 2 Type II, as it means the backup provider guarantees the security, availability, confidentiality, privacy, and processing integrity of your DevOps data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disaster-recovery-features-for-instant-access\">Disaster Recovery features for instant access<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You never know when a disaster can happen, so it\u2019s important to be ready for it at any time. The assurance that you can instantly access your GitHub data and recover it in a few clicks permits you to eliminate downtime, guarantee continuous workflow, and have peace of mind. So, it\u2019s nice when a backup provider gives you a few recovery options and can tell you what to do in any disaster scenario. Thus, for sure your GitHub backup tool should permit you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>point-in-time restore<\/strong> so that you can recover your data from a very specific point in time in the past.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>granular recovery<\/strong> to quickly restore only the data necessary for your continuous workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>restore to the same or new <strong>GitHub<\/strong> account<\/strong>, for instant access to your data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>cross-over recovery<\/strong> to restore your DevOps data quickly to another git hosting platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exploring-github-backup-applications-a-thorough-analysis\">Exploring GitHub Backup Applications: a thorough analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The analysis of GitHub backup apps shows how crucial these solutions are for maintaining data integrity and disaster recovery inside your GitHub infrastructure. These tools provide a wide range of functions, including automated scheduled backups and on-demand project data snapshots, that can help you reduce the chances of data loss or any other system failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, this review assists GitHub users with information about the effectiveness, dependability, and ease of use of the mentioned GitHub backup applications available in the market. Thus, they will be able to make a wise decision on how to protect their GitHub critical data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gitprotectionbsp\">GitProtect.io <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>GitProtect.io is a cloud-based automated GitHub backup software that offers the most cutting-edge backup features. With the solution, you can back up your GitHub and\/or GitHub Enterprise (including repositories and all the related metadata). Moreover, the backup solution also protects Jira Software, Jira Work Management, and Jira Service Management, which can help you build complete protection of your DevOps environment. The backup provider also supports GitLab and Bitbucket backups, which makes it possible to migrate your stack from GitHub to another Git hosting provider should the need arise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GitProtect-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1584\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GitProtect-1.jpg\" alt=\"GitProtect interface\" class=\"wp-image-5502\" style=\"width:499px;height:188px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What are the key benefits of GitProtect.io? Let\u2019s look at the example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Easy setup and usability<\/strong>: You don\u2019t need to install any software or agents to start backing up your GitHub repos and all the related metadata, including LFS. It\u2019s easy to manage your backups from anywhere (you can access the platform from any browser) as the backup software has a user-friendly interface and provides powerful dashboards, visual statistics, on-demand actions, advanced audit logs, Slack notifications, and real-time logs for instant monitoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automated backups<\/strong>: Once scheduled, your backups are run automatically at any frequency and extant time you need to keep up with your requirements, or, for example, to <a href=\"https:\/\/gitprotect.io\/blog\/how-to-prevent-backup-throttling\/\">reduce bandwidth throttling<\/a>. The backup solution is built within the Plug&amp;Play approach which means that all you need to do is to confirm the operation and all the backup jobs will be performed automatically. Of course, if there is a need you can always create backups on demand, as well. You can use GitProtect.io\u2019s predefined plan to test the solution or customize your own backup plan or plans for different repositories and metadata. Moreover, you are able to set multiple backup policies if your organization has a complex infrastructure, customizing retention settings and encryption levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multi-storage system<\/strong>: With GitProtect.io, you can easily meet the 3-2-1 backup rule (or any other modern tendencies &#8211; the 4-3-2 or 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule), as the solution permits simultaneously sending backups to different storage instances of your choice. You can pick up GitProtect Cloud Storage, which is included in the backup plan for free, opt for your local storage (SMB network shares, NAS devices, or local disk resources), or bring your own (AWS, Azure Blob Storage, Wasabi, Backblaze, Google Cloud Storage, or any other compatible with S3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure backups, ransomware protection, and compliance<\/strong>: GitProtect.io allows backup of your entire GitHub environment &#8211; all your critical GitHub repos and metadata, including wikis, issues, issue comments, pull requests, deployment keys, webhooks, pull requests, pull request comments, milestones, labels, pipelines\/actions, LFS, collaboration, tags, releases, commits, projects, and branches. The backup vendor provides AES-256 encryption in flight and at rest with the possibility to set your own encryption key. Moreover, to strengthen security, all your backups are sent to WORM-compliant storage (if you choose GitProtect Cloud Storage) and all the files are kept separately, which means that if ransomware hits your storage it won\u2019t be able to spread inside and infect the rest of your data. You always know how the backup job is done thanks to advanced monitoring options, alerting, and reporting. Thus, the solution can help you comply with numerous security regulations and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comprehensive restore options and instant Disaster Recovery<\/strong>: Clearly understanding what dangers your GitHub critical data can face (GitHub outages, your infrastructure downtime, unintentional or intentional deletion, ransomware attack), GitPtotect.io developed mechanisms to foresee any possible data loss scenario. With the backup solution, you can quickly and easily recover your data by using point-in-time restore, granular recovery, restore to the same or a new GitHub account, restore to your local device, or cross-over recovery to another git hosting service (i.e. from GitHub to Bitbucket or GitLab).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible to try the solution for free <a href=\"https:\/\/gitprotect.io\/sign-up.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">during a 14-day trial<\/a>, which is a perfect way to try and test the backup software\u2026 It\u2019s always better to see once than try many times, isn\u2019t it? If you go to <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/marketplace\/gitprotect-io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GitHub Marketplace<\/a>, you can install the solution for free for up to 15 repositories. If you have a more complex GitHub infrastructure, the billing heavily depends on the number of repos you want to protect.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rewind-backups\">Rewind Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Being an on-demand backup and restoration tool for DevOps, Rewind (formerly BackHub) helps businesses back up and restore GitHub data quickly when an error or another failure occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rewind-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1539\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Rewind-8.jpg\" alt=\"Rewind Backups interface\" class=\"wp-image-5503\" style=\"width:499px;height:222px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the advanced features that Rewind can boast of to guarantee its customers&#8217; quick access to their data in case of a disaster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automated daily backups<\/strong>: With the solution you can create a GitHub backup plan for your repositories and metadata, and run it automatically without slowing down your DevOps workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited storage<\/strong>: You can store your GitHub data in Rewind\u2019s cloud storage location, which is unlimited and AES-256 encryption secured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync backups<\/strong>: You can synchronize your backup storage with an additional one for an extra layer of security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>365-day data retention<\/strong>: You can keep your backed-up data for up to 365 days with no limits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast recovery<\/strong>: You can instantly restore your backup snapshot on your GitHub account without affecting your existing code.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;When it comes to the pricing, rewind Backups for GitHub is billed depending on the number of GitHub Organization Members you have. The pricing starts at $ 14\/month and includes up to 3 GitHub organization members. If your organization has more users, you will need to pay an extra $ 4\/ month per additional one. It\u2019s possible to try the solution for free during the 14-day trial period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cloudback-backup\">Cloudback Backup<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Providing a cloud backup solution for GitHub repositories, Cloudback ensures that all GitHub repos and repository-associated metadata are accurately backed up on a daily basis within the preferred schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cloudback.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1581\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/xopero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cloudback.jpg\" alt=\"Cloudback Backup interface\" class=\"wp-image-5504\" style=\"width:499px;height:227px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To secure its users\u2019 GitHub data, Cloudback has the following backup features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automated scheduled backups<\/strong>: You can easily schedule daily backups of your GitHub repositories and their metadata to different storage locations (it supports Microsoft Azure, Amazon S3, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Cloud, Wasabi, Alibaba Cloud, and OpenStack Swift.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retention<\/strong>: Setting up a backup plan by default you get a 30-day retention plan, however, if you need more, you can choose between 90, 180, or 360 days of retention (in case it\u2019s not enough for your organization&#8217;s requirements you can contact the backup provider).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download backups<\/strong>: You can manually download your backups to your PC if you need to keep them locally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restore to GitHub<\/strong>: You can manually restore your backup to a new GitHub repository, however, you may need to install an additional app Cloudback Restore for a short time (during the process of restoration) as the Cloudback app has read-only access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deduplication<\/strong>: You can enable data deduplication to save your cloud storage space and reduce operational costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notifications<\/strong>: The backup provider allows notifications on your email or such collaboration apps, like Slack, MS Teams, or Discord.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing for monthly plans starts at $ 10\/month per 10 repos and goes up to $ 500\/month per 1000 repositories. 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