Howto::Export Git

Introduction

These instructions will show you the preferred method to copy a git repository from git.cs.vt.edu to version.cs.vt.edu or vise-versa. Notes

• This method will retain your versioning history
• Repo permissions such as who has access will likely change because accounts on the two sites are not linked
• Docker images will not be copied, you will have to build and upload new versions of docker images to the registry
• More detailed instructions/information: https://docs.gitlab.com/ce/user/project/settings/import_export.html

Export your repo

The first step is to create a export of your existing repo. This process will result in an exported .tgz file that you need to save somewhere to be used in the import process later.

• Log into your existing repo through the web interface
• Click on Settings in the left hand menu
• Expand Advanced tab
• Click on Export Project button
• This will automatically create an export file and email you a link to the link
• Download the file using the link in your email

Import your repo

At this point you will create a new project and import using the file you got from the first step.

• Log in through the web interface
• Click on the New project button
• Click on the Import project tab
• Click on the Gitlab export button
• Give your project a name
• Upload the export file from the first step
• Click on Import project button
• It might take a few minutes depending on the size of your project