# Local worker

## Overview

Worker can manage storage, perform and restore backups; it can be combined with a dedicated **Microsoft 365**, **GitProtect**, or **Jira** license, but it <mark style="color:red;">**cannot back up its own device**</mark>.

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Under the licensing policy, a worker license is a free license type assigned per agent — <mark style="color:red;">**feature worker**</mark>. The only difference between a server/endpoint **agent** and a feature **worker** license is, as mentioned above, that a feature worker <mark style="color:red;">**cannot back up its own data**</mark>. It serves only as a **worker** while securing other data.
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Installing a **worker** in your local environment can be crucial and essential in many scenarios. The backup agent is the only component that directly handles data during its transfer to storage.

Using a **local worker** helps comply with internal policies by keeping data internal and secure. It also allows direct backups to your local infrastructure, which the SaaS **agent** ([cloud worker](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/deployment-and-configuration/xopero-one-worker/cloud-worker)) does not have access to.

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## Installer download <a href="#installer_download" id="installer_download"></a>

1. In **Xopero ONE Management Service** (**XMS**) go to the **Settings**, then select **Advanced** > **Workers** and click the **Download agent** button.

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2. Choose your installer based on the system you want to install the worker on.
3. After downloading the installer, install the agent on your device — you can use the installation guides for different types of operating systems listed in [**Xopero ONE agent** menu](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/deployment-and-configuration/xopero-one-agent) under **DEPLOYMENT & CONFIGURATION** section.

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## Useful links & items

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[xopero-one-agent](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/deployment-and-configuration/xopero-one-agent)
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