Free GitHub Backups for Open-Source Projects
Running an open-source project? Back up your repositories for free.
- SOC 2 compliant
- Verified by GitHub
- AES encryption
What is Cloudback for Open Source?
Focus on building great open-source software. Cloudback provides free, automated daily backups for your public GitHub repositories, safeguarding your code, issues, wikis, and more. Simply display our badge or link to join.
Eligibility Criteria
Your GitHub repository must meet these requirements to join:
Public Repository:
Clearly listed and publicly accessible on GitHub.Non-commercial Purpose:
Primarily supports non-commercial goals; commercial or enterprise-focused repositories don't qualify.Open-Source License:
Licensed under an OSI-approved license (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, BSD).Active Development:
Shows ongoing community engagement, regular commits, active maintainers, or significant user activity.
Already a Cloudback user?
If you currently use Cloudback and your project meets these criteria, you're eligible for this free program. Contact our support team to update your subscription.
How to Apply
Getting started is simple:
Apply for Verification:
Email a link to your GitHub repository to support@cloudback.it, or send it via support chat. Verification typically takes 1-2 business days.Sign Up:
Install Cloudback in your GitHub account.Confirm and Activate:
Inform us once the installation is complete. We'll then activate your free unlimited backups immediately.Add Badge or Link:
After verification, place the Cloudback badge in your GitHub README file, or a cloudback.it link on your project/company website.
Features For Your Open-SourceOur Features
Protect your GitHub repositories with automated backups and rapid restores.
Daily backups
Automatically back up your GitHub repositories daily without any manual effort.
Metadata protection
Protect more than code - preserve issues, PRs, comments, labels, etc.
Fast setup
Integrate with GitHub in minutes - no complicated configuration required.
Easy restores
Quickly restore your project's data directly to GitHub with just a few clicks.
Regional storages
Stay compliant with regulations by selecting the storage location you need.
Use you own storage
Choose from a variety of backup storage options like Azure, AWS, and many more.
Data deduplication
Save a significant amount of cloud storage space and reduce operational costs.
Verified security
SOC2 Type II certified, ensuring your data is secure, and compliant.
Infrastructure as code
Automate your backup configurations using Terraform provider.
Compliance platforms
Vanta platform is supported. Drata integration is coming soon.
Bulk operations
Quickly configure settings for multiple repositories across several GitHub accounts.
Backup settings
Set up a custom backup schedule, storage, and retention policy.
Apply for Cloudback for Open Source
We support open-source projects with free GitHub backups. To qualify, just place our badge in your GitHub README or link to Cloudback.it from your project website.
Email us a link to your GitHub repository. We'll review it within 1-2 business days and reply with the next steps.
Email your application to
support@cloudback.it
Include in your email
- A link to your public GitHub repository
- Where your Cloudback badge or link appears
- The GitHub account or organization you'll install Cloudback on
Why back up your GitHub repositories?
Learn why securing your GitHub repositories with backups is critical for your projects and workflows.
Disaster Recovery
Accidents happen, but losing your code doesn't have to be one of them. Quickly restore your repositories from backups and get back on track after deletions, outages, or cyberattacks.
Metadata Protection
Your repository is more than just code - it's the pull requests, issues, and comments that bring it to life. Backups ensure all metadata stays intact, preserving the full context of your projects.
Data Loss Prevention
Protect your repositories from accidental deletions, corruption, or malicious actions with secure, automated backups. Cloudback ensures your critical data is always recoverable, no matter the scenario.
Compliance Needs
Cloudback is SOC 2 certified, ensuring your backups meet industry-leading security and compliance standards. Automated backups help you stay compliant with regulations like GDPR and SOC 2 effortlessly.
Business Continuity
Protect your repositories from accidental deletions, corruption, or malicious actions with secure, automated backups. Cloudback ensures your critical data is always recoverable, no matter the scenario.
Optimize Costs
Manual recoveries and downtimes can be expensive. Automated backups can save time, reduce disruptions, and eliminate the need for costly data recovery efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled common questions to provide you with more information and enhance your overall experience.
What is Cloudback?
Cloudback is an automated backup and restore service for GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Linear. It backs up repositories, project metadata, and platform-specific data like issues, pull requests, and documents as encrypted ZIP archives. Backups run on a configurable schedule, and archives can be stored in your own cloud storage or in Cloudback's managed regional storage.
What is Cloudback?
Cloudback is an automated backup and restore service for GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Linear. It backs up repositories, project metadata, and platform-specific data like issues, pull requests, and documents as encrypted ZIP archives. Backups run on a configurable schedule, and archives can be stored in your own cloud storage or in Cloudback's managed regional storage.
What is a pricing unit?
A unit is how Cloudback measures backup capacity. Each enabled backup consumes units from your subscription pool based on the platform: one unit per GitHub repository, one unit per Azure DevOps repository, and one unit per GitLab project. Linear is priced per workspace member using progressive tiers: each of the first 5 members costs 2 units, each of the next 20 members (6-25) costs 4 units, and each member beyond 25 costs 6 units. Tiers stack, so a 10-member workspace pays 5×2 + 5×4 = 30 units. Your subscription's units are shared across all connected accounts and platforms, so you can mix and match as needed.
What is a pricing unit?
A unit is how Cloudback measures backup capacity. Each enabled backup consumes units from your subscription pool based on the platform: one unit per GitHub repository, one unit per Azure DevOps repository, and one unit per GitLab project. Linear is priced per workspace member using progressive tiers: each of the first 5 members costs 2 units, each of the next 20 members (6-25) costs 4 units, and each member beyond 25 costs 6 units. Tiers stack, so a 10-member workspace pays 5×2 + 5×4 = 30 units. Your subscription's units are shared across all connected accounts and platforms, so you can mix and match as needed.
Where are my backups stored?
Cloudback offers two storage options. You can use customer-managed storage (BYOS) where backups go directly to your own AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, OneDrive, Wasabi, or other supported provider. Alternatively, Cloudback provides managed regional storage in the US, EU, UK, Sydney, and Singapore for teams that prefer a quick setup without configuring their own bucket.
Where are my backups stored?
Cloudback offers two storage options. You can use customer-managed storage (BYOS) where backups go directly to your own AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, OneDrive, Wasabi, or other supported provider. Alternatively, Cloudback provides managed regional storage in the US, EU, UK, Sydney, and Singapore for teams that prefer a quick setup without configuring their own bucket.
How are backups encrypted?
Every backup archive is encrypted with AES-256 and protected with a unique password managed by Cloudback. For additional protection, backups stored in Amazon S3 can use Object Lock for immutable, write-once-read-many (WORM) retention. This prevents anyone, including account admins, from deleting or modifying backups during the retention period.
How are backups encrypted?
Every backup archive is encrypted with AES-256 and protected with a unique password managed by Cloudback. For additional protection, backups stored in Amazon S3 can use Object Lock for immutable, write-once-read-many (WORM) retention. This prevents anyone, including account admins, from deleting or modifying backups during the retention period.
Can I customize the backup schedule?
Yes. Cloudback supports flexible scheduling. You can set backups to run daily, weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule that fits your workflow. Retention policies of 30, 90, 180, or 360 days control how long backup archives are kept. Both schedule and retention can be configured per backup definition in the dashboard or via Terraform.
Can I customize the backup schedule?
Yes. Cloudback supports flexible scheduling. You can set backups to run daily, weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule that fits your workflow. Retention policies of 30, 90, 180, or 360 days control how long backup archives are kept. Both schedule and retention can be configured per backup definition in the dashboard or via Terraform.
How does Cloudback handle failed backups?
Cloudback sends notifications when a backup fails. By default, you'll get an email alert. You can also set up real-time notifications through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord webhooks. The dashboard shows backup status for every definition, and the audit log records all backup events with details for troubleshooting.
How does Cloudback handle failed backups?
Cloudback sends notifications when a backup fails. By default, you'll get an email alert. You can also set up real-time notifications through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord webhooks. The dashboard shows backup status for every definition, and the audit log records all backup events with details for troubleshooting.
Is Cloudback SOC 2 compliant?
Yes. Cloudback holds SOC 2 Type II certification since October 2024. The platform includes audit logging with 50+ tracked event types, 180-day log retention, and Vanta integration for automated user access reviews. Backups are AES-256 encrypted, and customer-managed storage options support data residency requirements for GDPR and other regulations.
Is Cloudback SOC 2 compliant?
Yes. Cloudback holds SOC 2 Type II certification since October 2024. The platform includes audit logging with 50+ tracked event types, 180-day log retention, and Vanta integration for automated user access reviews. Backups are AES-256 encrypted, and customer-managed storage options support data residency requirements for GDPR and other regulations.
Can I automate backup configuration with code?
Yes. Cloudback has a Terraform provider (cloudback/cloudback on the Terraform Registry) that lets you manage backup definitions, schedules, storage, and retention policies as infrastructure-as-code. There's also a REST Operations API for programmatic backup management. Both options allow teams to version-control their backup configuration alongside other infrastructure.
Can I automate backup configuration with code?
Yes. Cloudback has a Terraform provider (cloudback/cloudback on the Terraform Registry) that lets you manage backup definitions, schedules, storage, and retention policies as infrastructure-as-code. There's also a REST Operations API for programmatic backup management. Both options allow teams to version-control their backup configuration alongside other infrastructure.
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