# How to download from gitlab

> To download files from GitLab, log in to your account, select the repository, and click Code. Tap the clipboard icon to copy the URL. Open your computer's directory and Command Prompt, paste the HTTPS URL with the git clone command, and enter your GitLab username and password.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-download-from-gitlab/
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 download or copy.
2. Click "Code."
3. Tap on the clipboard icon to clone or download the repository.
4. On your computer, open the directory where you want to save the repository.
5. Next, open the Command Prompt, ensuring Git is installed on your machine beforehand.
6. Paste the HTTPS URL you copied earlier and run the command git clone <URL> to clone the repository to your local machine.
7. Key in your GitLab username and password.
8. The repository has been successfully downloaded to your local machine.