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Switch to GitLab tab
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#### Create Repo via Import

Create a new project at by using GitLab repo import

[Deeplink to GitLab https://gitlab.com/projects/new](https://gitlab.com/projects/new)
  
![create-repo](/images/lab2/import_repo_config.png)

1. Click on the __Import__ tab

2. Select the __Repo by URL__ button 

3. Set __Git repository URL__ to: `https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/alliances/aws/sandbox-projects/aws-devops-workshop.git`

4. Click __Create project__

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Once the project imports, you will be redirected automatically to the new repo. 
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Expected Output:
![create-repo](/images/lab2/import_repo_complete.png)