This article walks through how to enable Git LFS (Large File Storage) backups for Bitbucket repositories using Rewind.
Availability: This feature is available by request. Contact your Account Manager or help@rewind.com to get started.
Before you begin
- Know your total Git LFS storage size in GB.
- Ensure sufficient LFS bandwidth is available for your first backup.
How to enable Git LFS backups
Step 1: Check your Git LFS storage size
- In Bitbucket, go to Repository settings → Git LFS.
- Note the total storage size listed (in GB).
Step 2: Verify your LFS bandwidth
- LFS bandwidth is billed by your hosting provider and is consumed during backups.
- Your first backup requires bandwidth equal to your total LFS size plus a buffer.
- Refer to this Atlassian guide to check bandwidth availability.
Important: If bandwidth runs out during the initial backup, the process will stop and must be restarted. Future backups only include changes, reducing bandwidth usage.
Step 3: Request LFS backup activation
Email your Account Manager or help@rewind.com with the following:
- Your Git LFS storage size (GB).
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Written confirmation that you have adequate 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 Bitbucket 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!