The [GitLab.com importer](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/import/gitlab_com.html) is deprecated in GitLab 15.8 and will be removed in GitLab 16.0.
The GitLab.com importer was deprecated in GitLab 15.8 and will be removed in GitLab 16.0.
The GitLab.com importer was introduced in 2015 for importing a project from GitLab.com to a self-managed GitLab instance through the UI.
This feature is available on self-managed instances only. [Migrating GitLab groups and projects by direct transfer](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/group/import/#migrate-groups-by-direct-transfer-recommended)
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The [GitLab.com importer](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/import/gitlab_com.html) is deprecated in GitLab 15.8 and will be removed in GitLab 16.0.
The GitLab.com importer was deprecated in GitLab 15.8 and will be removed in GitLab 16.0.
The GitLab.com importer was introduced in 2015 for importing a project from GitLab.com to a self-managed GitLab instance through the UI.
This feature is available on self-managed instances only. [Migrating GitLab groups and projects by direct transfer](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/group/import/#migrate-groups-by-direct-transfer-recommended)
info:To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
remove_date:'2025-01-25'
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# Import a project from GitLab.com to your self-managed GitLab instance (removed)