Import a project from GitLab.com to your self-managed GitLab instance (deprecated) (FREE)

WARNING: The GitLab.com importer was deprecated in GitLab 15.8 and will be removed in GitLab 16.0. To import GitLab projects from GitLab.com to a self-managed GitLab instance use migrating groups and projects by direct transfer.

You can import your existing GitLab.com projects to your GitLab instance.

Prerequisite:

• GitLab.com integration must be enabled on your GitLab instance. Read more about GitLab.com integration for self-managed GitLab instances.

To import a GitLab.com project to your self-managed GitLab instance:

1. In GitLab, on the top bar, select Main menu > Projects > View all projects.
2. On the right of the page, select New project.
3. Select Import project.
4. Select GitLab.com.
5. Give GitLab.com permission to access your projects.
6. Select Import.

The importer imports your repository and issues. When the importer is done, a new GitLab project is created with your imported data.

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• Automate group and project import
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