> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/registration/marketplace/gitprotect.io-for-github.md).

# GitProtect.io for GitHub

Register for a free GitProtect trial through GitHub Marketplace.

**Registering and deploying GitProtect via GitHub Marketplace enables organizations to seamlessly authenticate and provision enterprise-grade backup protection directly within their existing GitHub environment.**

***

## Registration

Complete the procedure below to register a **GitProtect** account and set up the **GitProtect** service.

{% stepper %}
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Log in to your **GitHub** account and go to the **GitHub Marketplace** (<https://github.com/marketplace>).
{% endstep %}

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Type <kbd>gitprotect</kbd> in the search box and press **Enter**.

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Find the **GitProtect GitHub Backup & Recovery** tile in the search results and click it.

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On the application page, click the **Set up a free trial** button in the top-right corner.

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Select a plan that best suits your needs and click the **Install it for free** (or **Try free for 14 days**) button.

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If prompted, enter and confirm your billing details to proceed, and then click the **Complete order and begin installation** button.

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Grant **GitProtect** access to the specified resources.

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Wait for the system to create your account and provision the **GitProtect** service.

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When prompted, grant **GitProtect** additional access to your account data.

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Once the account is created, you will be redirected to the **GitProtect Management Service** landing page, where you can immediately add repositories to protect and create backup plans for them.

{% hint style="success" %}
**GitProtect** uses a simple widget to guide users through the entire onboarding process, including configuring the environment, starting and monitoring their first backup, and performing a test restoration.
{% endhint %}
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The system will generate a unique **GitProtect Management Service** instance URL for login. For subsequent logins, use this URL or go directly to <https://gitprotect.io/login.html>.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your unique **Management Service** URL will be included in the welcome email.
{% endhint %}

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Additionally, you will receive a welcome email from **GitProtect** containing all important information about your account and the **GitProtect** system (including your unique [login URL](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]).

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***

## Useful links and items

{% content-ref url="/pages/PGhMr6d1WgcLwcdI9wgV" %}
[License management](/management/marketplace/github-marketplace/license-management.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

[^1]: GitProtect Management Service instance URL