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group: Import
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# Import project from repository by URL
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You can import your existing repositories by providing the Git URL:
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1. From your GitLab dashboard click **New project** .
1. Switch to the **Import project** tab.
1. Click on the **Repo by URL** button.
1. Fill in the "Git repository URL" and the remaining project fields.
1. Click **Create project** to begin the import process.
1. Once complete, you will be redirected to your newly created project.
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![Import project by repository URL ](img/import_projects_from_repo_url.png )