GitLab to GitHub Migration Guide

This guide explains two ways to move your projects from Chalmers GitLab to GitHub while preserving the git history.

Method 1: Move Code with Full Commit History

1. Clone with full history:

   git clone --mirror git@git.chalmers.se:you/your-project.git
   

2. Create an empty GitHub repo.

3. Push mirrored repo:

   cd your-project
   git remote set-url git@github.com:yourname/your-project.git
   git push --mirror
   

Method 2: GitHub Import

GitHub has a built-in GitLab Importer, but you will need a GitLab Access Token.

1. Create a Personal Access Token in GitLab

• Go to: Chalmers GitLab > User Settings > Personal Access Tokens
• Create token with scopes:
  • api
  • read_repository

Copy it.

2. Use GitHub’s GitLab Import Tool

Go to: https://github.com/new/import

Enter your GitLab repository URL, username, and token.