@@ -105,16 +105,52 @@ Read through the documentation on [project settings](settings/index.md).
-[Export a project from GitLab](settings/import_export.md#exporting-a-project-and-its-data)
-[Importing and exporting projects between GitLab instances](settings/import_export.md)
## Transfer an existing project into a group
## Transferring an existing project into another namespace
You can transfer an existing project into a [group](../group/index.md) as long as you have at least **Master**[permissions](../permissions.md#permissions) to that group
and if you are an **Owner** of the project.
You can transfer an existing project into a [group](../group/index.md) as long
as you have at least **Master**[permissions](../permissions.md#permissions) to
that group and if you are an **Owner** of the project.
Similarly, if you are an owner of a group, you can transfer any of its projects
under your own user.
Find this option under your project's **General settings > Advanced settings**.
1. Navigate to your project's **Settings > General > Advanced settings**.
1. Under "Transfer project", choose the namespace you want to transfer the
project to.
1. Confirm the transfer by typing the project's path as instructed.
GitLab administrators can use the admin interface to move any project to any namespace if needed.
Once done, you will be taken to the new project's namespace. At this point,
read what happens with the
[redirects from the old project to the new one](#redirects-when-transferring-or-renaming-projects).
NOTE: **Note:**
GitLab administrators can use the admin interface to move any project to any
namespace if needed.
## Renaming a project
## Redirects when transferring or renaming projects
When [transferring](#transfer-an-existing-project-into-a-group) or
[renaming](#renaming-a-project) a project, it is essential to smoothly
transition from the old location to the new one. GitLab provides two kinds
of redirects: web UI and Git push/pull redirects.
When visiting the old project's URL from your browser, you will be automatically
to the new location.
Starting with GitLab 10.3, Git actions will also redirect. This means that any
build scripts, automation, or Git clients will continue to work after a
rename, making any transition a lot smoother.
Every time you push/pull to a repository that has changed its location,
a redirect warning message to update your remote will be displayed instead of
rejecting your action.
NOTE: **Note:**
To avoid pulling from or pushing to an entirely incorrect repository, the old
