How to clone the repository from GitHub to GitLab ?

Introduction

Cloning a repository from GitHub to GitLab allows you to replicate a project hosted on GitHub into your GitLab account, enabling collaboration, version control, and project management within the GitLab environment. This guide outlines the step-by-step process to clone a repository from GitHub to GitLab seamlessly.

Prerequisites

Before cloning a repository from GitHub to GitLab, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

1. Access to a GitHub account with permissions to read the repository you want to clone.

2. Access to a GitLab account with permissions to create projects and import repositories.

3. Basic familiarity with Git commands and version control concepts.

Procedure

Step 1: Log in to the GitHub

Step 2: Create a token in Git Hub with the below options.

Settings >> Developer settings >> Personal access token >> Click on generate token

Note down the token some another place

Step 3: Log in to the Gitlab, Navigate to projects and click on new project



Step 4: Then select the Import the project

Step 5: Select the Github to clone the project from GitHub and enter the noted token

Conclusion

Cloning a repository from GitHub to GitLab offers flexibility in managing your projects and collaborating with teammates across different platforms. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can seamlessly transfer your GitHub repositories to GitLab, ensuring continuity in development workflows and version control practices. With the repository successfully cloned into GitLab, you can leverage GitLab's features for issue tracking, merge requests, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance your development process.