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# Import a project from GitLab.com to your private GitLab instance **(FREE)**
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You can import your existing GitLab.com projects to your GitLab instance.
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Prerequisite:
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- GitLab.com integration must be enabled on your GitLab instance.
[Read more about GitLab.com integration for self-managed GitLab instances ](../../../integration/gitlab.md ).
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To import a GitLab.com project to your self-managed GitLab instance:
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1. In GitLab, on the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects > View all projects** .
1. On the right of the page, select **New project** .
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1. Select **Import project** .
1. Select **GitLab.com** .
1. Give GitLab.com permission to access your projects.
1. Select **Import** .
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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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## Related topics
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- To automate user, group, and project import API calls, see
[Automate group and project import ](index.md#automate-group-and-project-import ).
- To import Wiki and merge request data to your new instance,
see [exporting a project ](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data ).