# Project (classic) recovery

#### GitHub **projects (classic)** are older project types that were used to create customized workflows (like tracking and prioritizing specific feature work, comprehensive roadmaps, or even release checklists) before projects v2 were introduced.

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## General information

{% hint style="danger" %} <mark style="color:red;">**Support for backing up projects (classic) has been removed.**</mark> It is now available only for restoring previously backed-up **projects (classic)** — when restored, **projects (classic)** are automatically converted into **projects v2**.
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According to the official **GitHub** page, **projects (classic)** are being **discontinued**.

You can only create a new **project (classic)** for an organization, repository, or user that already has at least one **project (classic)**. If you are unable to create a **project (classic)**, create a **project v2** instead.

When repositories containing **projects (classic)** are restored to an organization that does not support this feature, **direct restoration in the original format is not possible**. Instead, the system converts the restoration from **projects (classic)** to **projects v2**.

Key considerations include:

1. The conversion retains elements such as the project name, issue cards, and pull request cards.
2. Certain metadata, such as columns or notes, cannot be restored due to **GitHub** **API** limitations.
3. The system flags these conversions in the restoration summary for transparency.

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Data that cannot be converted **remains in the backup copy**. Future updates to the **GitHub** **API** may enable improved restoration capabilities, allowing additional metadata to be recovered.
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## Useful links and items

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