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diff --git a/doc/workflow/importing/import_projects_from_github.md b/doc/workflow/importing/import_projects_from_github.md index a7dfac2c120..a2b2a4b88f9 100644 --- a/doc/workflow/importing/import_projects_from_github.md +++ b/doc/workflow/importing/import_projects_from_github.md @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ # Import your project from GitHub to GitLab
>**Note:**
-In order to enable the GitHub import setting, you should first
-enable the [GitHub integration][gh-import] in your GitLab instance.
+In order to enable the GitHub import setting, you may also want to
+enable the [GitHub integration][gh-import] in your GitLab instance. This
+configuration is optional, you will be able import your GitHub repositories
+with a Personal Access Token.
At its current state, GitHub importer can import:
@@ -20,9 +22,15 @@ It is not yet possible to import your cross-repository pull requests (those from forks). We are working on improving this in the near future.
The importer page is visible when you [create a new project][new-project].
-Click on the **GitHub** link and you will be redirected to GitHub for
-permission to access your projects. After accepting, you'll be automatically
-redirected to the importer.
+Click on the **GitHub** link and, if you are logged in via the GitHub
+integration, you will be redirected to GitHub for permission to access your
+projects. After accepting, you'll be automatically redirected to the importer.
+
+If you are not using the GitHub integration, you can still perform a one-off
+authorization with GitHub to access your projects.
+
+Alternatively, you can also enter a GitHub Personal Access Token. Once you enter
+your token, you'll be taken to the importer.
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