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type: reference, howto
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stage: Manage
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group: Import
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info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
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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.
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[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**.
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1. On the right of the page, select **New project**.
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1. Select **Import project**.
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1. Select **GitLab.com**.
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1. Give GitLab.com permission to access your projects.
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1. Select **Import**.
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The importer imports your repository and issues.
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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
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[Automate group and project import](index.md#automate-group-and-project-import).
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- To import Wiki and merge request data to your new instance,
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see [exporting a project](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data).
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