doc/user/project/import/repo_by_url.md


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# Import project from repo 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

NOTE: **Note:**
If your password has special characters, you will need to enter them URL encoded, please see the [GitLab issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/issues/29952) for more information.

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