# How to clone gitlab repository

> To clone a repository in GitLab, select your repository, click the Code button, and copy the HTTPS URL using the folder icon. Next, open your terminal, type git clone, paste the copied URL, and press Enter to complete the verification process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-clone-gitlab-repository/
Apps: GitLab
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Log in to your GitLab account and select the repository you want to clone.
2. Click on the "Code" button.
3. Select the folder icon below 'Clone with HTTPS.
4. Open the terminal, ensure Git is installed on your computer, type git clone , paste the URL you copied, and press Enter.
5. Wait a few seconds for the verification process to finish, and once it's complete, you're done.