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diff --git a/doc/tutorials/convert_personal_namespace_to_group/index.md b/doc/tutorials/convert_personal_namespace_to_group/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53ad46effd9 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/tutorials/convert_personal_namespace_to_group/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +--- +stage: Data Stores +group: Tenant Scale +info: For assistance with this tutorial, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments-to-other-projects-and-subjects. +--- + +# Tutorial: Convert a personal namespace into a group **(FREE SAAS)** + +If you've started out on GitLab with a personal [namespace](../../user/namespace/index.md), but now find +that you've outgrown its capabilities and its limitations hinder the collaboration on your projects, +you might want to switch to a group namespace instead. +A group namespace allows you to create multiple subgroups, and manage their members and permissions. + +You don't have to start from scratch - you can create a new group +and move your existing projects to the group to get the added benefits. +To find out how, see [Tutorial: Move your personal project to a group](../move_personal_project_to_group/index.md). + +But you can go one step further and convert your personal namespace into a group namespace, +so you get to keep the existing username and URL. For example, if your username is `alex`, +you can continue using the `https://gitlab.example.com/alex` URL for your group. + +This tutorial shows you how to convert your personal namespace into a group namespace +using the following steps: + +1. [Create a group](#create-a-group). +1. [Transfer projects from the personal namespace to the group](#transfer-projects-from-the-personal-namespace-to-the-group). +1. [Rename the original username](#rename-the-original-username). +1. [Rename the new group namespace to the original username](#rename-the-new-group-namespace-to-the-original-username). + +For example, if your username for a personal namespace is `alex`, first create a group namespace named `alex-group`. +Then, move all projects from the `alex` to the `alex-group` namespace. Finally, +rename the `alex` namespace to `alex-user`, and `alex-group` namespace to the now available `alex` username. + +## Create a group + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Groups > View all groups**. +1. On the right of the page, select **New group**. +1. In **Group name**, enter a name for the group. +1. In **Group URL**, enter a path for the group, which is used as the namespace. + Don't worry about the actual path, this is only temporary. You'll change this URL to the username of the personal namespace in the [final step](#rename-the-new-group-namespace-to-the-original-username). +1. Choose the [visibility level](../../user/public_access.md). +1. Optional. Fill in information to personalize your experience. +1. Select **Create group**. + +## Transfer projects from the personal namespace to the group + +Next, you must transfer your projects from the personal namespace to the new group. +You can transfer only one project at a time, so if you want to transfer multiple projects, +you must perform the steps below for each project. + +Before you start the transfer process, make sure you: + +- Have the Owner role for the project. +- Remove [container images](../../user/packages/container_registry/index.md#move-or-rename-container-registry-repositories). + You can't transfer a project that contains container images. +- Remove npm packages. You can't update the root namespace of a project that contains npm packages. + +To transfer a project to a group: + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > General**. +1. Expand **Advanced**. +1. Under **Transfer project**, choose the group to transfer the project to. +1. Select **Transfer project**. +1. Enter the project's name and select **Confirm**. + +## Rename the original username + +Next, rename the original username of the personal namespace, so that the username becomes available for the new group namespace. +You can keep on using the personal namespace for other personal projects, or [delete that user account](../../user/profile/account/delete_account.md) + +From the moment you rename the personal namespace, the username becomes available, so it's possible that someone else registers an account with it. To avoid this, you should [rename the new group](#rename-the-new-group-namespace-to-the-original-username) as soon as possible. + +To [change a user's username](../../user/profile/index.md#change-your-username): + +1. On the top bar, in the top-right corner, select your avatar. +1. Select **Edit profile**. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Account**. +1. In the **Change username** section, enter a new username as the path. +1. Select **Update username**. + +## Rename the new group namespace to the original username + +Finally, rename the new group's URL to the username of the original personal namespace. + +To [change your group path](../../user/group/manage.md#change-a-groups-path) (group URL): + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > General page**. +1. Expand the **Advanced** section. +1. Under **Change group URL**, enter the user's original username. +1. Select **Change group URL**. + +That's it! You have now converted a personal namespace into a group, which opens up new possibilities of +working on projects and collaborating with more members. |