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# Project importing from GitLab.com to your private GitLab instance
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You can import your existing GitLab.com projects to your GitLab instance, but keep in
mind that it is possible only if GitLab.com integration is enabled on your GitLab instance.
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[Read more about GitLab.com integration for self-managed GitLab instances ](../../../integration/gitlab.md ).
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To get to the importer page you need to go to "New project" page.
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NOTE:
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If you are interested in importing Wiki and Merge Request data to your new instance,
you'll need to follow the instructions for [exporting a project ](../settings/import_export.md#exporting-a-project-and-its-data )
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![New project page ](img/gitlab_new_project_page_v12_2.png )
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Go to the **Import Projects** tab, then click on **GitLab.com** , and you will be redirected to GitLab.com
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for permission to access your projects. After accepting, you'll be automatically redirected to the importer.
![Importer page ](img/gitlab_importer.png )
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To import a project, click "Import". The importer will import your repository and issues.
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Once the importer is done, a new GitLab project will be created with your imported data.