docs/usage/import-a-repository.rst

Importing a |repo|
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To import a |repo| in |RCE|, use the following steps.

1. From the |RCE| interface, select :menuselection:`Admin --> Repositories`
2. From the |repo| page, select :guilabel:`Add Repository`
3. On the :guilabel:`Add Repository` page, select
   :guilabel:`Import existing repository`
4. In the  :guilabel:`clone from` input field, specify the URL to the
   repository you want to import.
5. Complete the following repository details:

   * Name
   * Description
   * Set the |repo| group
   * Set the |repo| type
   * Specify if it is a public or private |repo|

6. Select :guilabel:`Add`

  .. note::

    Make sure your |RCE| server can access the external |repo|.

    Depending on the size of the repository the clone process may take some
    time.