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# Cloud worker

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Cloud worker is available <mark style="color:red;">**only**</mark> for the **GitProtect** SaaS deployment model.
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The cloud **worker** is a **GitProtect worker** installed in the cloud. It connects to cloud-based environments like or cloud storage services to perform backup tasks.

You don't have to assign any licenses to cloud workers — the correct license is assigned automatically by **GitProtect** system.

Cloud worker's installation location depends on the **GitProtect Management Service** installation directory.