Quick summary
Cloning a GitLab repository lets you download a full copy of any project to your local machine using the git clone command. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from finding the HTTPS clone URL in GitLab to running the clone command in your terminal.
Steps
- Log in to your GitLab account and select the repository you want to clone.
- Click on the Code button to reveal the clone options.
- Select the folder icon below Clone with HTTPS to copy the repository URL.
- Open your terminal, ensure Git is installed, type git clone, paste the copied URL, and press Enter.
- Wait for the verification process to finish — once complete, your repository is successfully cloned.
