# Wiki recovery for DevOps organizations

**Recovering an organization wiki restores lost or overwritten documentation, enabling projects to quickly regain access to their knowledge base without affecting other repository or project metadata.**

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## Recovery process for Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab

The following steps demonstrate how to quickly recover your wiki using **GitProtect Management Service**.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Get into the restore view using the following method:

1. Open the appropriate **DevOps** tab, then click the **Explore** button next to the organization whose backup you want to restore (explore icon ![](https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FlznOQewoKxgR6fVymPw3%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ae42e612-0146-41f9-a50f-6977b4a70609) in list view).
2. Search for the repository containing the wiki you want to restore, then click the restore icon ![](https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F579nNSK9YQ7jE5lg7wHH%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=81351588-9730-4e41-ac66-635324ca58d5) in the action menu of that repository.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F5bO4eMfB1PsaIDRBcTDW%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1f24e2d0-d554-4c1c-ab2e-222522ae8213" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Backup plans** section, select the appropriate backup plan, then go to the **Backup copies** section to choose the point in time from which you want to restore your wiki.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F0oAxMjzYHadnnC2EKZSv%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c2483b71-20a2-4d6b-ad20-eefc7c3496d1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the **Restore now** button in the **Restore wiki** section to configure the restoration settings.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FoYSGL8SimipwYPYZpDGX%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f7770d13-3dee-474a-ab50-bab3639564e8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the destination for the recovery and click **Next**.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can choose any organization registered in **GitProtect** (you can find more information about cross-recovery in **Useful links and items section**).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
If your destination is **GitHub**, make sure that your repository has **at least one wiki page created**.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F9gA9EXkGDokRwFwCQC8f%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=891c106d-7b38-4212-86cf-500cf93a7942" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Restore to** section, select the repository where you want to restore the wiki. If you are restoring the wiki to an **Azure DevOps** or **Azure DevOps Server** organization, also select the target project.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FEE5lVa2Fhdt8D2i8mC13%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4cd8f10f-ad81-4b04-ad04-64b3f12c5420" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Restore settings** section, you can limit the bandwidth if required by your network infrastructure and change the device that will perform the restoration.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F9Pio7KrC5EmEKzLy6Phb%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=17b297ec-bfea-49ff-bd7f-056760b091f4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Once all parameters are defined, click **Restore** to start the recovery process. You can monitor the progress in the **Tasks** tab; once finished, the wiki will be available in the defined organization account.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Recovery process for Azure DevOps & DevOps Server

The following steps demonstrate how to quickly recover your **Azure DevOps** project wiki using **GitProtect Management Service**.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Get into the restore view using the following method:

1. Open the appropriate **DevOps** tab, then click the **Explore** button next to the organization whose backup you want to restore (explore <img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FlznOQewoKxgR6fVymPw3%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ae42e612-0146-41f9-a50f-6977b4a70609" alt="" data-size="original"> icon in list view).
2. In the **Projects & repositories** tab, search for the project containing the wiki you want to restore, then click the restore <img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F579nNSK9YQ7jE5lg7wHH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=81351588-9730-4e41-ac66-635324ca58d5" alt="" data-size="original"> icon in the action menu of that project.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2Fkx99uRZsercPbCaTfK3u%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=40be65ab-a3c2-4d9a-94a0-8c66c2ee4329" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Backup plans** section, select the appropriate backup plan, then go to the **Backup copies** section to choose the point in time from which you want to restore your wiki.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FmKojXbLXl5OETTMTSHJh%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ad581f37-b618-40bf-bdef-afcc802dabb2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the destination for the recovery and click **Next**.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can choose any organization registered in **GitProtect** (you can find more information about cross-recovery in **Useful links and items section**).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
If your destination is **GitHub**, make sure that your repository has **at least one wiki page created**.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FjRyYHS6MhpkMTpmSx0jB%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1d8a7f49-a174-4a88-a325-301b3b66b24e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the **Restore now** button in the **Restore wiki** section to configure the restoration settings.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2F3rOqccbDcAbeWHcjlLvs%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6300f19f-0193-4dee-942d-b045a8f26671" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Restore to** section, select the repository where you want to restore the wiki. If you are restoring the wiki to an **Azure DevOps** or **Azure DevOps Server** organization, also select the target project.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FuyfmuyJXyy9vjzI5JekX%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9ef6658e-c42b-407c-a2bf-d3c57c5f118d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Restore settings** section, you can limit the bandwidth if required by your network infrastructure and change the device that will perform the restoration.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2FOySWiPTnURa9PPl41Fon%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a64a2d50-e329-453e-961d-3be38ec8520f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Once all parameters are defined, click **Restore** to start the recovery process. You can monitor the progress in the **Tasks** tab; once finished, the wiki will be available in the defined organization account.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Useful links and items

{% content-ref url="cross-recovery-for-devops-organizations" %}
[cross-recovery-for-devops-organizations](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/backup-and-recovery/devops/general/cross-recovery-for-devops-organizations)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="lfs-recovery-for-devops-organizations" %}
[lfs-recovery-for-devops-organizations](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/backup-and-recovery/devops/general/lfs-recovery-for-devops-organizations)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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