gitlab-org--gitlab-foss/doc/user/project/import/repo_by_url.md

type	stage	group	info
howto	Manage	Import	To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments

Import project from repository by URL (FREE)

You can import your existing repositories by providing the Git URL:

1. On the top bar, select Menu > Create new project.
2. Select the Import project tab.
3. Select Repository by URL.
4. Enter a Git repository URL.
5. Complete the remaining fields.
6. Select Create project.

Your newly created project is displayed.

Automate group and project import (PREMIUM)

For information on automating user, group, and project import API calls, see Automate group and project import.