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diff --git a/doc/user/project/import/gitlab_com.md b/doc/user/project/import/gitlab_com.md index 4103367accc..8d30a9c7f52 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/import/gitlab_com.md +++ b/doc/user/project/import/gitlab_com.md @@ -5,29 +5,30 @@ group: Import info: 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 --- -# Project importing from GitLab.com to your private GitLab instance **(FREE)** +# Import a project from GitLab.com to your private GitLab instance **(FREE)** -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. -[Read more about GitLab.com integration for self-managed GitLab instances](../../../integration/gitlab.md). +You can import your existing GitLab.com projects to your GitLab instance. -To get to the importer page you need to go to "New project" page. +Prerequisite: -NOTE: -If you are interested in importing Wiki and merge request data to your new instance, -you'll need to follow the instructions for [exporting a project](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data) +- GitLab.com integration must be enabled on your GitLab instance. + [Read more about GitLab.com integration for self-managed GitLab instances](../../../integration/gitlab.md). - +To import a GitLab.com project to your self-managed GitLab instance: -Go to the **Import Projects** tab, then select **GitLab.com**, and you are redirected to GitLab.com -for permission to access your projects. After accepting, you are automatically redirected to the importer. +1. In GitLab, on the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects > View all projects**. +1. On the right of the page, select **New project**. +1. Select **Import project**. +1. Select **GitLab.com**. +1. Give GitLab.com permission to access your projects. +1. Select **Import**. - +The importer imports your repository and issues. +When the importer is done, a new GitLab project is created with your imported data. -To import a project, select **Import**. The importer imports your repository and issues. -Once the importer is done, a new GitLab project is created with your imported data. +## Related topics -## 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). +- To automate user, group, and project import API calls, see + [Automate group and project import](index.md#automate-group-and-project-import). +- To import Wiki and merge request data to your new instance, + see [exporting a project](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data). |