gitlab-org--gitlab-foss/doc/administration/raketasks/project_import_export.md

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Project import/export administration (CORE ONLY)

  • Introduced in GitLab 8.9.
  • From GitLab 11.3, import/export can use object storage automatically.

See also:

The GitLab import/export version can be checked by using the following command:

# Omnibus installations
sudo gitlab-rake gitlab:import_export:version

# Installations from source
bundle exec rake gitlab:import_export:version RAILS_ENV=production

The current list of DB tables that will be exported can be listed by using the following command:

# Omnibus installations
sudo gitlab-rake gitlab:import_export:data

# Installations from source
bundle exec rake gitlab:import_export:data RAILS_ENV=production

Important notes

Note the following:

  • Importing is not possible if the version of the import instance is older than that of the exporter.
  • The project import option must be enabled in application settings (/admin/application_settings) under Import sources, which is available under {admin} Admin Area > {settings} Settings > Visibility and access controls.
  • The exports are stored in a temporary shared directory and are deleted every 24 hours by a specific worker.