This guide will explain about GitLab instance URL.
What is My GitLab Instance URL?
In our case, our GitLab instance URL is “[email protected]”. The instance URL is the path of the GitLab to which users are trying to connect. The GitLab infrastructure team operates and manages it.
How to Clone GitLab Project Using SSH Instance URL?
To clone GitLab projects using the SSH instance URL, check out the provided steps:
Step 1: Copy the Instance URL
First of all, open the GitLab account, select the remote project, and copy the SSH URL to the clipboard:
Step 2: Navigate to Git Local Directory
Then, execute the provided command along with the repository path:
Step 3: Clone Remote Repo Using Instance URL
Next, clone the remote repository by executing the “git clone” command and paste the copied instance URL:
Step 4: Move to Cloned Repo
Run the “cd” command and navigate to it:
Step 5: List Content
Lastly, list the content of cloned remote repository by executing the “ls” command:
That’s all! We have explained the instance URL in GitLab.
Conclusion
The instance URL is the path of the GitLab to which users are trying to connect. In our case, our GitLab instance URL is “[email protected]”. The GitLab infrastructure team operates and manages it. According to the desire, users can clone from the Git server in GitLab by using either SSH or HTTPS as transport. To clone using SSH URL, first, copy the SSH URL of the preferred remote project. Then, redirect to the Git bash and execute the “git clone <ssh-remote-url>” command. This guide described about the GitLab instance URL.
