# Recovering groups

## Recovery process

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Get into the restore view using the following method:

1. Open the **GitLab** tab (**DevOps** > **GitLab**), then click the **Groups** button next to the organization whose backup you want to restore.

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2. Search for the repository you want to restore, and click the **Restore** button in the action menu of that repository.

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Next, select the backup plan from which you want to restore data. Click **AVAILABLE PLANS** and choose one of the plans from the list.

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Choose the backup version from all the backups that have already been performed — select the desired date and click the **Restore** button.

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Choose the data you want to restore, or use the default settings.

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In the next aside, click **Edit** next to **Data to restore** if you need to adjust it.

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Next, select the destination where you want to restore the data.

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There is no option to restore **GitLab** groups to other **Git** providers — they can only be restored between **GitLab** environments.
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In **Restore settings** you can set a custom name for the repository that will be created during the restore process and limit the internet bandwidth.

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In **Device used to restore the data** section, choose the device that will be responsible for performing the restoration.

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**Cloud worker** (cloud-installed **Xopero ONE** worker) allows you to perform cloud-to-cloud backups if you want to store your backups in the cloud.
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After defining all parameters, click the **Start now** button to begin the restore process. When the process is complete, a new repository will be created in your organization account.
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