How to clone gitlab repository
- George Apostolov
How to clone gitlab repository: step-by-step guide
Log in to your GitLab account and select the repository you want to clone.
Click on the "Code" button.
Select the folder icon below 'Clone with HTTPS.
Open the terminal, ensure Git is installed on your computer, type
git clone, paste the URL you copied, and press Enter.Wait a few seconds for the verification process to finish, and once it's complete, you're done.
Quick answer: 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.
About this GitLab tutorial
Download any project locally by copying the repository URL from GitLab and running the clone command in your terminal. This guide shows how to clone gitlab repository in 5 steps, starting with "Log in to your GitLab account and select the repository you want to clone" and finishing with "Wait a few seconds for the verification process to finish, and once it's complete, you'...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitLab interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to clone gitlab repository?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitLab data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitLab. Related guides: How to clone with ssh gitlab, How to Create a Pull Request in GitLab and How to Create Merge Request in Gitlab. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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