debian-mirror-gitlab/doc/user/project/import/repo_by_url.md

# Import project from repo by URL

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

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

![Import project by repo URL](img/import_projects_from_repo_url.png)