debian-mirror-gitlab/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

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

1. From your GitLab dashboard click New project
2. Switch to the Import project tab
3. Click on the Repo by URL button
4. Fill in the "Git repository URL" and the remaining project fields
5. Click Create project to begin the import process
6. Once complete, you will be redirected to your newly created project