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This is a guide on how to export your channels to a Git repository with Iguana 6 if you have not done it before or need a refresher! We focus on Bitbucket but many of the concepts will apply if you are using Github or another git hosting provider.

 STEP 1: It's helpful to have a hosting account - you get a free one with bitbucket
 STEP 2: From your new Workspace, create an empty repository
  • First create a Workspace, name it anything you like.

  • Then create a Respository:

  • Create the repository:

    • The repository Access Level can be public or private.

    • You must name the Default branch name: master - Iguana v6 looks for this specific branch name

  • Then click Create Repository

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 STEP 3: In Iguana 6, go to Settings → Add and Configure Repositories
  • In Iguana v6, click New Repository.

  • You see a screen like this:

 STEP 4: Fill it out with the details of your repository
  • Enter any name for the Repository.

  • Copy the https:// URL from your created Bitbucket repository:

  • Paste the https:// URL into Iguana 6:

  • Click Save Repository and it should look like this:

 STEP 5: Create an App Password in Bitbucket
  • Navigate to Personal Bitbucket Settings:

  • Take note of your Username and navigate to App Passwords:

  • Click Create app password

  • Edit the permissions to look like this:

  • Click Create

  • Copy the App Password and save it somewhere for STEP 7.

 STEP 6: In Iguana 6, go to your channel and click export
  • Click the channel name:

  • Export the channel:

  • Select which channels you want to export. Don’t forget to include sample data:

  • Make sure you are exporting to the correct repository and click Export selected channels.

 STEP 7: Use your Username and App Password to authenticate with bitbucket.
  • Enter a commit message, click Ok.

  • Enter your Bitbucket Username and App Password that were created in STEP 5:

  • Click Continue and you should be met with this message:

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