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# Adding a Bitbucket DC instance to GitProtect
## Using username and password
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Log in to **GitProtect Management Service**, open the **DevOps** tab on the left side of the window, and select **Bitbucket** from the list.
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Click the **Connect** button under **Bitbucket Data Center**.
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Set your authentication method.
1. In **Authentication**, select **Bitbucket DC**.
2. Enter the **Bitbucket DC** server IP address and your **username**.
3. Add or select **password** from the **Password Manager** (same as your **Bitbucket DC** credentials).
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For **Bitbucket DC**, you can also use an HTTP access token instead of a password.
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4. Choose whether **GitProtect** should automatically add new repositories to your backup.
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Configure your repository sync and default worker. Specify hours for synchronization, or set a time interval for automatic updates.
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Click **Proceed** to complete adding your **Bitbucket DC** organization and grant **GitProtect** access to the specified resources.
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