How to clone with ssh gitlab
- George Apostolov
How to clone with ssh gitlab: step-by-step guide
Log in to your GitLab account, and select the project you want to clone.
Click on the "Code" button.
Next, select the folder icon to copy the SSH clone URL.
Navigate to the folder where you'd like to copy the project, right-click, and select "Git Bash Here."
Open Command Prompt, type
git clone, paste the SSH URL you copied, and press Enter.Wait a few seconds for verification, and once it's complete, you're all set.
Quick answer: To clone with ssh in GitLab, log in and select your project, click the Code button, and copy the SSH URL using the folder icon. Next, open Git Bash in your target folder, type git clone with the pasted URL in the Command Prompt, press Enter, and wait for verification to complete.
About this GitLab tutorial
Easily clone your GitLab repository using SSH by copying the URL from the Code menu and running the git clone command in your terminal. This guide shows how to clone with ssh gitlab in 6 steps, starting with "Log in to your GitLab account, and select the project you want to clone" and finishing with "Wait a few seconds for verification, and once it's complete, you're all set". 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 with ssh gitlab?
6 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 Create a Pull Request in GitLab, How to Create Merge Request in Gitlab and How to Delete a Branch in Gitlab. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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