Before you begin

• Confirm your Git LFS storage size in GitHub.
• Ensure you have enough bandwidth available to complete the first backup.

How to enable Git LFS backups

Step 1: Check your Git LFS storage size

• In GitHub, go to Settings → Billing and plans → Plans and usage.
• Scroll to the Git LFS storage section and note your total usage (in GB).
   

Step 2: Verify your LFS bandwidth

• Git LFS backups consume bandwidth, which is billed by GitHub.
• Your first backup requires bandwidth equal to your storage size plus a buffer.
• Go to Settings → Billing and plans → Plans and usage and scroll to the Git LFS bandwidth section to confirm availability.
• If needed, purchase more Git LFS data packs to ensure the first backup can complete.

Step 3: Request LFS backup activation

Email your Account Manager or help@rewind.com with the following:

• Your Git LFS storage size (GB).
• Written confirmation that you have sufficient bandwidth for the first backup.
   

Step 4: What happens next?

• A Rewind team member will confirm that Git LFS backup has been enabled.
• The first backup may take several hours, as it captures all Git LFS files along with the rest of your GitHub account data.
• It will also be the largest backup, since everything is captured in full. Future backups will only include changes, significantly reducing bandwidth usage.
   

FAQs

Will Rewind back up my entire Git LFS storage?

No. Rewind only backs up LFS files that are actively associated with a repository. Deleted or detached LFS files are not backed up.

Is Git LFS backup a paid feature?

During Early Access, Git LFS backups are free. Once pricing is finalized, users will receive a 90-day notice before any charges apply.

Need help?

If you have questions or need assistance, contact help@rewind.com or submit a request. We're happy to help!