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# Project importing 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, but keep in
mind that it is possible only if GitLab.com integration is 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 get to the importer page you need to go to "New project" page.
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NOTE:
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If you are interested in importing Wiki and Merge Request data to your new instance,
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you'll need to follow the instructions for [exporting a project ](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data )
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Go to the **Import Projects** tab, then click on **GitLab.com** , and you are redirected to GitLab.com
for permission to access your projects. After accepting, you are automatically redirected to the importer.
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To import a project, click "Import". The importer imports your repository and issues.
Once the importer is done, a new GitLab project is created with your imported data.
