Changes between Version 2 and Version 3 of Import an existing repo into gitolite

Timestamp:

05/17/25 19:13:07 (7 days ago)

Author:

enno

Comment:

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Import an existing repo into gitolite

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 The most reliable way to import an existing Git repository into Gitolite is:
 
-* Let Gitolite create an empty repository (by defining it in gitolite.conf).
+* Let Gitolite create an empty repository, e.g. my-repo (by defining it in gitolite.conf).
 
-* Add it as a remote to your existing local repository.
+* Mirror clone the existing remote to your home directory 
+
+{{{#!sh
+git clone --mirror existing-remote-url
+}}}
+
+* Add your gitolite as a remote to just cloned local repository.
+
+{{{#!sh
+git remote add gitolite git@my-server:/my-repo.git
+}}}
 
 * Push your entire history to Gitolite.
+
+{{{#!sh
+git push --mirror gitolite
+}}}
+
+* Remove your local clone afterwards
 
 This avoids permission issues and ensures the repository structure and access controls are handled correctly.