> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cloudback.it/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cloudback.it/docs/gitlab.md).

# GitLab

Cloudback for GitLab - setup, backup contents, restore, and pricing for GitLab project backups.

Cloudback provides secure, automated backups for your GitLab projects, including repository content, issues, merge requests, labels, milestones, boards, and project metadata.

## Getting Started

* [Installation Guide](/docs/gitlab/installation-guide.md) - Step-by-step guide to connecting your GitLab account to Cloudback
* [First Backup Walkthrough](/docs/gitlab/first-backup-walkthrough.md) - Learn how to monitor and manage your first backup
* [Restore](/docs/gitlab/restore.md) - How to restore GitLab data from a backup

## Key Features for GitLab

* **Repository backups**: Git repository content via bare clone (all branches, tags, and refs)
* **Project Metadata**: Issues, merge requests, labels, milestones, boards, and more
* **OAuth Integration**: Connect your GitLab account through GitLab's secure OAuth flow
* **Cross-Platform Restore**: Restore GitLab projects to GitHub or vice versa

## What Gets Backed Up

Cloudback backs up your GitLab projects, including repository content, issues, merge requests, labels, milestones, boards, and associated metadata. For a complete list of what's included, see [GitLab Backup Contents](/docs/gitlab/backup-contents.md).

## Pricing

GitLab backups use a per-project pricing model - each project consumes 1 unit. See [GitLab Pricing](/docs/gitlab/pricing.md) for plans and details.