How to Transfer a Repository from GitLab to GitHub

Import directly using GitHub (No command line)

GitHub also allows Import from GitLab:

1. Go to GitHub → New Repository

2. Click "Import a repository"

3. Enter your GitLab repo URL

4. Provide GitLab credentials if needed

5. GitHub automatically copies everything.

Where to Find / Create Your GitLab Personal Access Token

According to GitLab’s official documentation, you can create a personal access token by following these steps:

1. Open Your GitLab User Menu

• In the upper‑right corner of GitLab, click your avatar
  → Click Edit profile

2. Go to Personal Access Tokens

• On the left sidebar, select Personal access tokens

(Note: Some GitLab versions show this as Access Tokens under User Settings.)

3. Create a New Token

• Click Add new token

• Enter:

  • Token name

  • Expiration date (GitLab defaults to 365 days)

  • Scopes — for GitHub import, choose at least:

    • read_repository

    • api (recommended if anything else is needed)

• Click Create personal access token

4. Copy the Token Immediately

GitLab shows the token only once.
If you lose it, you must generate a new one.

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Conclusion: This article provides a guide on how to import a repository from GitLab to GitHub without using the command line. It outlines steps to locate and create a GitLab personal access token required for the import process. Key instructions include accessing your GitLab user menu, navigating to personal access tokens, creating a new token with necessary scopes, and ensuring the token is copied immediately as it will not be shown again.