# Overview

## What is Teams?

Teams is an IDA add-on that brings Git-based version control to IDA database files, letting multiple reverse engineers collaborate on the same IDB using standard Git workflows. All with native diff and three-way merge built directly into IDA.

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Since IDA 9.4, Teams runs on **Git as the default backend.** Already on Vault? See the [Migration Guide from Vault to Git](/9.4/add-ons/teams/how-tos/migrating-from-vault-to-git.md).
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Teams is available as an add-on for supported IDA Pro plans.

## Architecture

### Git repositories (default)

The Git backend removes the need for a dedicated Teams server entirely. Any Git provider your team already uses, like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or a self-hosted instance, works out of the box. Git-based repositories are the recommended choice for all new Teams projects. Each team member works from a local clone of the repository using their own Git credentials.

### Vault repositories

The legacy Vault backend remains available for existing projects. You can switch it under **Options → General → Teams**.

## Online vs Offline Usage

Teams is designed to support flexible workflows. Users do not need to remain connected to the server at all times and can work offline as needed. A connection is only required when publishing changes so they become available to other team members.


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