# Version control for RPA workflows

> Review, track, and restore published versions of your RPA workflow project using the Change history panel in Studio Web in Automation Suite.

The **Change history** panel lets you view, track, and restore the published versions of your standalone RPA workflow project — a project not part of a solution. Version control is managed via snapshots in the **Change history** panel.

## Version control in the Cloud Workspace

Version control for standalone RPA workflow projects is handled within the **Change history** panel through **snapshots**. You can think of snapshots as "checkpoints" of the project at various stages in its development.

### Snapshot types

There are multiple types of snapshots:

1. **Current version**: The current (latest) version of the project. It appears at the top of the list in the Change history panel.
2. **Manual snapshots**: Snapshots created manually by users. They have a name and an optional description. Selecting or hovering over a manual snapshot shows the name of its author and when it was created. Can only be opened in read-only mode.
3. **Publish snapshots**: Snapshots created automatically each time the project is published. Their name is the published version number. Hovering over a publish snapshot shows the name of its author and when it was created. Can only be opened in read-only mode.
   :::note
   All snapshots, including manual ones, are available for anyone who has access to the project.
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### Change history panel

The Change history panel lists all snapshots chronologically, showing their:

* Version number and description.
* Author and timestamp (for example, "2 months ago by John Doe").
* Title (for example, "Stable build before testing integration").

You can use the **Filter** button to control which types of snapshots appear in the Change history panel.

When you select a snapshot from the panel, you are viewing the project as it existed at that particular point in time. A temporary banner message appears when browsing a past snapshot, informing you that you are viewing a past version of the project in read-only mode.

### Creating a snapshot

To create a new manual snapshot:

1. Open the **Change history** panel.
2. Select the action menu for a version entry.
3. Select **Create snapshot**.
4. Enter a name for your snapshot.
5. Optionally, enter a description.
6. Select **Create**. The new snapshot is created and added to the Change history panel.

### Restoring from a snapshot

One of the main features of snapshots is the ability to restore the project to a particular point in time, including to a previously published version. Restoring overwrites the current project state, so a confirmation dialog appears before the restore is applied.

:::note
Restore is not available for local workspace projects. The version list is empty for projects stored locally on your machine.
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To restore an RPA workflow project to a previous version:

1. Open the project in Studio Web.
2. Select the **Open version control** icon on the upper-left side of the designer to open the **Change history** panel.
3. Select the **Restore** button on the version entry you want to restore to. A confirmation dialog appears.
4. Select **Restore** to confirm. The project reloads and opens at the restored version.