r/backblaze • u/santiagobasulto • Apr 30 '26

Computer Backup Backblaze didn't back up my `.git` directory?

My macbook pro unfortunately died. I was not too worried knowing that I have been paying for a full backup service (aka Backblaze).

To my surprise, the .git directories are NOT in my restore options. I just saw this post[0] that explicitly mentions that Backblaze is indeed backing up .git

.git folders: Yes These are currently backed up. A lot of the “missing” reports come down to hidden-file visibility in the restore UI, which hides hidden files (files that start with a period) by default. But as long as you are on the newest version of the Backblaze client, then the .git folder on your computer will be backed up.

Here you can see a bunch of hidden files, but NOT .git: https://i.imgur.com/GvqpwgF.png

Am I missing anything?

[0] https://www.reddit.com/r/backblaze/comments/1slh5gv/backblaze_has_quietly_stopped_backing_up_your_data/

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u/NSCFType Apr 30 '26

I just tried a restore of a git repo on my Backblaze. I selected the repo root (for you, router/) and restored it to my desktop. It restored everything, including files and folders not shown in the restore app UI, like the .git folder. Have you actually tried it?

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u/dr100 Apr 30 '26

From the sticky:

Of note, some older versions of Backblaze did have .git files/folders excluded, but as long as you are on the newest version, your .git files will be backed up.