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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md index 672567a8d7d..2339759ecc8 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md @@ -98,6 +98,12 @@ up its own internal state, maximizing the space saved. `git gc` against the repository. You will receive an email once it has completed. +This process will remove some copies of the rewritten commits from GitLab's +cache and database, but there are still numerous gaps in coverage - at present, +some of the copies may persist indefinitely. [Clearing the instance cache] +(../../../administration/raketasks/maintenance.md#clear-redis-cache) may help to +remove some of them, but it should not be depended on for security purposes! + ## Using `git filter-branch` 1. Navigate to your repository: |