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type: howto
stage: Manage
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/#designated-technical-writers
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# 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**
1. Switch to the **Import project** tab
1. Click on the **Repo by URL** button
1. Fill in the "Git repository URL" and the remaining project fields
1. Click **Create project** to begin the import process
1. Once complete, you will be redirected to your newly created project

![Import project by repository URL](img/import_projects_from_repo_url.png)
