# What to include in backup

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-to-include-in-backup/103553>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** vision\
**Created:** [March 11, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-to-include-in-backup/103553 "2025-03-11T23:51:07Z")\
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Hello

I'm wondering what's the best way to version control/backup my ignition project? I know version control is a bit involved on 8.1. So I might just wait on that.

In the meantime, what folders/files should I include in my backup if I want to back up my vision windows, tags imported, opcua setup, etc. Thank you!

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**Post date:** [March 11, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-to-include-in-backup/103553/2 "2025-03-11T23:53:32Z")

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If you want to backup your Gateway then take a Gateway Backup.

> **[Gateway Backup and Restore | Ignition User Manual](https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/docs/8.1/platform/gateway/gateway-backup-and-restore)**
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> Gateway Backups vs Project Exports

This is a different concern than version control.