How to Clone Gitlab Repository

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to clone a GitLab repository using HTTPS in minutes.

Quick summary

Cloning a GitLab repository lets you download a full copy of any project to your local machine using the git clone command. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from finding the HTTPS clone URL in GitLab to running the clone command in your terminal.

Steps

Log in to your GitLab account and select the repository you want to clone.
Click on the Code button to reveal the clone options.
Select the folder icon below Clone with HTTPS to copy the repository URL.
Open your terminal, ensure Git is installed, type git clone, paste the copied URL, and press Enter.
Wait for the verification process to finish — once complete, your repository is successfully cloned.

📌 Why this matters

Cloning a GitLab repository is one of the most fundamental Git workflows for developers, enabling teams to work on shared codebases locally without affecting the remote project. GitLab's HTTPS cloning method makes it simple and secure to copy any repository to your machine with a single terminal command. Mastering this process is essential for onboarding to new projects, contributing to open-source code, and maintaining efficient version-controlled development workflows. This demo gives developers a clear, hands-on walkthrough so they can clone repositories confidently from day one.

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