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diff --git a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md index b4d4ec7a922..248c0e67520 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ # Project settings NOTE: **Note:** -Only project Maintainers and Admin users have the [permissions] to access a project -settings. +Only project Maintainers and Admin users have the [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) +to access a project settings. You can adjust your [project](../index.md) settings by navigating to your project's homepage and clicking **Settings**. @@ -106,12 +106,13 @@ Learn how to [export a project](import_export.md#importing-the-project) in GitLa ### Advanced settings -Here you can run housekeeping, archive, rename, transfer, or remove a project. +Here you can run housekeeping, archive, rename, transfer, [remove a fork relationship](#removing-a-fork-relationship), or remove a project. #### Archiving a project NOTE: **Note:** -Only project Owners and Admin users have the [permissions] to archive a project. +Only project Owners and Admin users have the [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) +to archive a project. Archiving a project makes it read-only for all users and indicates that it is no longer actively maintained. Projects that have been archived can also be @@ -130,7 +131,7 @@ To archive a project: #### Renaming a repository NOTE: **Note:** -Only project Maintainers and Admin users have the [permissions] to rename a +Only project Maintainers and Admin users have the [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) to rename a repository. Not to be confused with a project's name where it can also be changed from the [general project settings](#general-project-settings). @@ -150,11 +151,12 @@ old URL will not be able to push or pull. Read more about what happens with the #### Transferring an existing project into another namespace NOTE: **Note:** -Only project Owners and Admin users have the [permissions] to transfer a project. +Only project Owners and Admin users have the [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) +to transfer a project. You can transfer an existing project into a [group](../../group/index.md) if: -1. You have at least **Maintainer** [permissions] to that group. +1. You have at least **Maintainer** [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) to that group. 1. The project is in a subgroup you own. 1. You are at least a **Maintainer** of the project under your personal namespace. Similarly, if you are an owner of a group, you can transfer any of its projects @@ -175,8 +177,6 @@ NOTE: **Note:** GitLab administrators can use the admin interface to move any project to any namespace if needed. -[permissions]: ../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions - #### Remove a project NOTE: **Note:** @@ -202,6 +202,24 @@ To restore a project that is marked for deletion: 1. Navigate to your project, and select **{settings}** **Settings > General > Advanced**. 1. In the Restore project section, click the **Restore project** button. +#### Removing a fork relationship + +Forking is a great way to [contribute to a project](../repository/forking_workflow.md) +of which you are not a member. +If you want to use the fork for yourself and do not need to send +[merge requests](../merge_requests.md) to the upstream project, +you can safely remove the fork relationship. + +To do so: + +1. Navigate to your project's **Settings > General > Advanced**. +1. Under **Remove fork relationship**, click the likewise-labeled button. +1. Confirm the action by typing the project's path as instructed. + +NOTE: **Note:** +Only project maintainers have the [permissions](../../permissions.md#project-members-permissions) +to remove a fork relationship. + ## Operations settings ### Error Tracking |