> 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/backup-and-recovery/devops/azure-devops-and-devops-server/backup/creating-a-backup-plan.md).

# Creating a backup plan

This article contains information on how to set up Azure DevOps & DevOps Server backup plan.

#### Creating an Azure DevOps (or DevOps Server) backup plan ensures your projects and data are securely protected and easily restorable.

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## Backup plan setup <a href="#backup_plan_creation" id="backup_plan_creation"></a>

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Login to **GitProtect Management Service**, open the **Plans** > **Backup** tab and click the <img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FXOrMarFFkkIrT5QTnvx1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=12e34baf-344f-4a72-9a2e-2a38e452d608" alt="" data-size="original"> **Add plan** button in the top bar.
{% endstep %}

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Select **Azure DevOps** from the list.
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Select (or add) the **Azure DevOps** or **DevOps Server** environment you want to include in the backup process, and choose the repositories to back up.

{% hint style="success" %}
**GitProtect** allows you to protect the entire **Azure DevOps** environment.
{% endhint %}

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1. **Protect all** — protects an entire **Azure DevOps** organization.
2. **Select projects** — allows you to protect selected **Azure DevOps** projects (including its metadata).
3. **Select repositories** — protects only **selected repositories**.
4. **Set rules** — lets you set rules for **GitProtect** to automatically select resources to protect.
   {% endstep %}

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Specify a name for the backup plan.
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Select the appropriate metadata that you want to back up. Here, you can also change the **default worker**, which is the device directly responsible for the backup process of your repositories.

{% hint style="success" %}
You can have multiple workers and assign different workers to each backup plan.
{% endhint %}

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Select one of the locations assigned to your **GitProtect** instance as storage.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FZJbD7oJaA4iTOGyMvRvd%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=b213ac2d-499b-408d-bebe-f4eb277f8b8d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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Customize the scheduler and specify how long your data should be retained. If needed, adjust the advanced settings to suit your needs.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2Fy2Mytfe6RTwYwk2RZys6%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8c7ffe26-61e7-4c61-90c7-88cf82536786" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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If necessary, adjust the advanced settings such as encryption, error handling, or bandwidth limits to fit your requirements.

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Double-check your data and click **Save** to create the backup plan.
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{% endstepper %}

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## Useful links and items

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[Cloud storage](/storage/cloud-storage.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/AWu8w4uJUkVdjFTGajr0" %}
[GitProtect worker](/deployment-and-configuration/gitprotect-worker.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/9AZUD1hXe2mvU7ncAHPz" %}
[Scheduler & retention](/management/scheduler-and-retention.md)
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