Getting Started with Cloudback

Welcome to Cloudback! Let's walk you through the essentials of our cloud backup solution for GitHub repositories.

What is Cloudback?

Cloudback is a reliable cloud backup solution for GitHub repositories. Whether you need daily backups, customized storage options, or easy restoration, Cloudback has you covered. We offer: 

• Flexible Storage Options: Enjoy the freedom of choice with our various backup storage options. For instance, use your own storage or our internal Cloudback storage. Your data, your rules!

• Daily Backups: Trust us to back up your repository data daily. We use the official GitHub REST API to securely back up all your data.

• Customizable Schedules: Set backups to run when it's most convenient for you. You're in control.

• Easy Restoration: Quickly recover your data when you need it. 

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the essential steps to start using Cloudback for your GitHub repositories. You'll learn how to purchase the appropriate plan, install the Cloudback application, and configure your backup settings. By the end of this guide, you'll be ready to securely back up your repositories and manage your data with ease.

Here’s a quick overview to help you get started with Cloudback. Don’t worry—our detailed guide will walk you through each step, making the process easy and straightforward:

1. Purchasing a Plan: Various plans are available, including Free Plan, Per 10 Repositories, Per 100 Repositories, and Per 1000 Repositories. You can pay via direct bank transfer, Paddle, or GitHub Marketplace. With Cloudback, convenience is a priority. We provide flexible options to suit your needs, whether you prefer purchasing separate plans for each account or applying the same plan across multiple accounts.

2. Installing Cloudback: Install Cloudback via the GitHub Marketplace, where it will be automatically activated for your primary account upon purchase. Do you wish to cover multiple accounts under one purchased plan? If yes, then you first need to install it through the Cloudback Dashboard on your accounts. Then, contact support to enable the plan on all accounts.

3. Configuring Cloudback: Configuration includes setting up storage options—either Cloudback Managed Storage or Customer Managed Storage with provider-specific settings. You can also define backup schedules using cron expressions and configure retention policies for backups, such as setting a retention period of the last 30 days.

Key Components of Cloudback

1. Cloudback Dashboard

Your control center for managing backups. Here you can:

• Set up backup schedules

• Choose storage options

• Monitor backup status

2. Cloudback Documentation

Need a hand? Cloudback Documentation is your go-to resource for all things Cloudback. Find detailed guides on every feature and function.

3. Cloudback Issue Tracker

Spot a bug or have a great idea? This is where you can report issues or suggest new features.

4. Cloudback GitHub Application

This app allows us to access your repositories for backups. Don't worry—it's read-only, so we can't make changes to your data. 

5. Cloudback Restore GitHub Application

Restoration made easy. This app handles putting your data back into GitHub when you need to restore. It has read-write access to make this possible. Remember to uninstall it once your restore is complete.

6. Cloudback GitHub Marketplace Listing

Manage your purchase plans and billing here. We process payments through GitHub Marketplace for your convenience. If you're an invoiced customer, we'll handle your billing directly. Simple, secure, sorted.

Need more help? We're here for you! Check out our documentation or reach out to our support team.