Revision and version control
Revision and version control is used to manage changes to documents, computer programs, websites, and other collections of information. Use it to revert files to previous versions.
We use the GitHub Enterprise platform for code version control.
Key features
- Revisions to files can be compared, restored, and with some types of files, merged.
- Track your collaborator's edits and correct mistakes.
Access instructions
- Staff should contact their Department Computing Officer (DCO), who will contact IT Services on your behalf.
- Student societies should contact IT Services directly.
Available to students and staff (restrictions apply)
Authorised users can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.
App and web-based
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. This service also works in your web browser.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
- Staff should contact their Department Computing Officer (DCO), who will contact IT Services on your behalf.
- Student societies should contact IT Services directly.
Related tools
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
Service commitments
We expect you to keep us informed about changes to your contact details.
Repositories must be either:
- Not public
or - State in their README(.md) file that they are intentionally public, the reason they are public and have an appropriate licence file
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024