# Creating a backup plan
## Backup plan setup
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Login to **GitProtect Management Service**, open the **Plans** > **Backup** tab and click the **Add plan** button in the top bar.
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Select **Bitbucket** from the list.
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Select (or add) the **Bitbucket** environment you want to include in the backup process, and choose the repositories to back up.
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Optionally, **GitProtect** allows you to protect the entire **Bitbucket** environment.
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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.
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You can have multiple workers and assign different workers to each backup plan.
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It is worth noting that the **cloud worker** (a cloud-installed **GitProtect** worker) allows you to perform cloud-to-cloud backups if you want to store your backups in the cloud.
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Select one of the locations assigned to your **GitProtect** instance as storage.
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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.
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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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## Useful links and items
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[cloud-storage](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/storage/cloud-storage)
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{% content-ref url="../../../../management/scheduler-and-retention" %}
[scheduler-and-retention](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/management/scheduler-and-retention)
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**Add plan** button in the top bar.
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Select **Bitbucket** from the list.
