Import your project from different Git providers

This process imports demonstrates how to import a project from one Git provider to another. For example, moving away from GitLab to GitHub.

Choose the target Git provider

Determine the Git provider where you want to import the project, the process may vary slightly depending on the provider. Common Git providers include:

• GitHub
• GitLab
• Bitbucket

Create a new repository on the target Git provider

If the project doesn’t already exist on the target provider, create a new repository to host the imported project. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to do this.

Locate the project URL

On the source Git provider, find the URL of the Git repository you want to import. This URL should be accessible for cloning the repository.

Example:

git remote add origin git@github.com:{user}/{repository}.git

Check and remove the current remote

On your local machine, open a terminal or command prompt and replace the local remote with the new remote. You may want to get the name of the remote first if it is not known:

git remote -v   

origin	git@gitlab.com:{user}/{repository}.git (fetch)
origin	git@gitlab.com:{user}/{repository}.git (push)

git remote rm origin

Set up the new remote

Add a new remote repository that points to the target Git provider.

git remote add <remote_name> <TARGET_REPO_URL>

Example:

git remote add origin git@github.com:{user}/{repository}.git

Push to the Target Repository

Push your local repository to the target repository using the git push command. You may need to specify the branch you want to push (e.g., main or master).

Here’s an example on how to create a new branch if one does not already exist within your new repository on the Git provider:

git branch -M main

git push -u <remote_name> <branch_name>

Example:

git push -u origin main

Verify the Transfer

Check the target Git provider’s web interface to ensure that the project was successfully imported.

The exact steps and the interface for importing a project can vary depending on the Git provider. Some providers may offer import tools to simplify this process.