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Can a GitLab CE export from one namespace be imported into to gitlab.com in a different namespace?

As per the title, I am attempting to import a project previously exported from GitLab CE 8.10.4 as a new project on www.gitlab.com.

I am following the instructions here: http://docs.gitlab.com/ce/user/project/settings/import_export.html

To illustrate my use-case:

  1. Export project from GitLab CE: mynamespace/myproject
  2. Import the exported project to www.gitlab.com: yournamespace/myproject

At present the result I am getting is an empty project at yournamespace/myproject following the import completing with no obvious reason for failure.

Empty project following import

If I click the Import respository button I get the following message, not sure if it's relevant / related to my problem?

Validation failed: User already exists in source

Solution

  • Following some experimentation the answer this question is yes.

    The problem described was actually occurring due to a bug with GitLab. Clicking the Create empty bare repository button actually displays the project just imported.

    As of this writing (17/8/16) the GitLab Import feature has been disabled on www.gitlab.com until the feature is fixed.