GitHub








Genealogy must be backed up.
We recommend using  GitHub as a backup solution.





GitHub is free, and Augean projects work well with GitHub.
GitHub is a powerful backup solution; it's worth investing a little time in setting this up.
A private GitHub repository is a convenient and secure way to back up your genealogy and media.

Every time you save your genealogy backup using the  GitHub desktop client
 Copy media files to the  Media ⟶ Media Directory  to ensure that media is also backed up.

The GitHub client makes it convenient, easy, and secure to back up your genealogy.
Never lose any information or media.

Screenshot of the GitHub Desktop application showing an Augean genealogy project ready to be backed up. The left pane lists two changed files: an image file (Elizabeth Bannister Baptism 1646.jpg) in the MEDIA_DIRECTORY and the main GEDCOM file (s1.ged). The right pane displays a preview of the selected baptism record image. Below the file list are fields to enter a commit summary and description, along with a 'Commit to main' button. This illustrates how genealogists can use GitHub to securely back up both their family tree data and associated historical media files, ensuring their research is never lost.