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# Import project from repository by URL **(FREE)**
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You can import your existing repositories by providing the Git URL:
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1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Create new project** .
1. Select the **Import project** tab.
1. Select **Repository by URL** .
1. Enter a **Git repository URL** .
1. Complete the remaining fields.
1. Select **Create project** .
Your newly created project is displayed.
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## Automate group and project import **(PREMIUM)**
For information on automating user, group, and project import API calls, see
[Automate group and project import ](index.md#automate-group-and-project-import ).
