> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/home.md).

# Home

## GitProtect Knowledge Base

Comprehensive documentation for **GitProtect** backup solution, covering *everything* from core software introduction and licensing to advanced deployment and backup management.

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### Latest release

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## [GitProtect 2.5.0](/changelog/2026/gitprotect-2.5.0.md)

Release 2.5.0, featuring improved repository restore workflow, updated **Microsoft 365** backup engine, and enhanced logging for custom action scripts.
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### Featured articles

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<table data-view="cards" data-search="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-window" style="color:$primary;">:window:</i></h4></td><td><h4>GitProtect</h4></td><td>Learn about the <strong>GitProtect</strong> backup solution.</td><td></td><td><a href="/gitprotect/software-overview.md">GITPROTECT</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-user-circle-plus" style="color:$primary;">:user-circle-plus:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Registration</h4></td><td>Register a new account to set up the <strong>GitProtect</strong> service and start protecting your IT environment.</td><td></td><td><a href="/registration/gitprotect-saas.md">REGISTRATION</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-lock-keyhole" style="color:$primary;">:lock-keyhole:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Sign-in &#x26; authentication</h4></td><td>Access <strong>GitProtect</strong> management console using your account credentials or Single Sign-On (SSO).</td><td></td><td><a href="/sign-in-and-authentication/login-methods.md">SIGN-IN &amp; AUTHENTICATION</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-download" style="color:$primary;">:download:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Deployment &#x26; configuration</h4></td><td>Deploy the <strong>GitProtect Management Service</strong> and the backup agent software to enable centralized workload protection.</td><td></td><td><a href="/deployment-and-configuration/gitprotect-management-service.md">DEPLOYMENT &amp; CONFIGURATION</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-database" style="color:$primary;">:database:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Backup &#x26; recovery</h4></td><td>Configure automated backup plans and execute data recovery in <strong>GitProtect</strong> to protect your organization's critical workloads.</td><td></td><td><a href="/backup-and-recovery/microsoft-365.md">BACKUP &amp; RECOVERY</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-box-isometric" style="color:$primary;">:box-isometric:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Storage</h4></td><td>Connect and manage local, network, and cloud storage targets to establish secure backup repositories in <strong>GitProtect</strong>.</td><td></td><td><a href="/storage/overview.md">STORAGE</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-hand-holding-star" style="color:$primary;">:hand-holding-star:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Backup plans &#x26; features</h4></td><td>Configure backup plans by defining resource scopes, storage destinations, retention policies, and advanced execution settings.</td><td></td><td><a href="/backup-plans-and-features/first-steps.md">BACKUP PLANS &amp; FEATURES</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-gear-complex" style="color:$primary;">:gear-complex:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Management</h4></td><td>Manage your backups using <strong>GitProtect Management Service</strong>.</td><td></td><td><a href="/management/dashboard.md">MANAGEMENT</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-gauge-max" style="color:$primary;">:gauge-max:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Rate limiting &#x26; throttling</h4></td><td>Optimize bandwidth usage and prevent network congestion during backup operations.</td><td></td><td><a href="/rate-limiting-and-throttling/throttling-prevention.md">RATE LIMITING &amp; THROTTLING</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-arrows-rotate" style="color:$primary;">:arrows-rotate:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Updates</h4></td><td>Keep the <strong>GitProtect Management Service</strong> and the backup agent software up to date to maintain compatibility and operational stability.</td><td></td><td><a href="/updates/gitprotect-management-service.md">UPDATES</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-lightbulb" style="color:$primary;">:lightbulb:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Use cases</h4></td><td>Explore key use cases for protecting physical, virtual, cloud, and <strong>DevOps</strong> workloads against data loss and ransomware.</td><td></td><td><a href="/use-cases/devops.md">USE CASES</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-triangle-exclamation" style="color:$primary;">:triangle-exclamation:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Common issues</h4></td><td>Resolve common backup job failures, connectivity issues, and task execution errors in <strong>GitProtect</strong>.</td><td></td><td><a href="/common-issues/general.md">COMMON ISSUES</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-screwdriver-wrench" style="color:$primary;">:screwdriver-wrench:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Troubleshooting</h4></td><td>Analyze diagnostic logs, identify root causes, and resolve operational issues across your <strong>GitProtect</strong> environment.</td><td></td><td><a href="/troubleshooting/changing-the-password-reuse-policy.md">TROUBLESHOOTING</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-arrow-rotate-left" style="color:$primary;">:arrow-rotate-left:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Changelog</h4></td><td>Track new features, bug fixes, security updates, and product enhancements introduced across <strong>GitProtect</strong> releases.</td><td></td><td><a href="/changelog/2026.md">CHANGELOG</a></td></tr></tbody></table>