Archiving a GitHub repository

You can archive a repository to make it read-only for all users and indicate that it's no longer actively maintained. You can also unarchive repositories that have been archived.

You can archive content and data on GitHub Enterprise Cloud for other people to view and reference.

You can use third-party tools to cite and reference content on GitHub.

You can use Git, a third-party tool, or the API to back up your repository.