gitlab_github_mirror.md

Follow these straightforward steps to set up GitLab and GitHub repository mirroring:

Choose a Name:

Select a name for your repository, e.g., git-mirror-concept.

Create GitLab Repository:

Set up a new repository on GitLab for your project.

Create GitHub Repository:

Establish a corresponding repository on GitHub for seamless mirroring.

Generate GitHub Token:

Generate a GitHub personal access token with the 'public_repo' option enabled. Save this token for later use.

Configure GitLab Repository:

In your GitLab repository, navigate to Settings → Repository → Mirroring repositories.

Fill in URL and Token:

Enter the GitHub repository URL and the token you generated. Set mirror direction to 'push,' and choose 'password' as the authentication method, then input the token.

GitHub Repository URL Format:

Use the following format for the GitHub repository URL: https://<your_github_username>@github.com/<your_github_username>/<your_github_project>.git Example: https://premkumar-palanichamy@github.com/devopshubproject/git-mirror-concept.git

Completion:

Your GitLab repository is now mirrored to GitHub successfully.

Follow these steps for a seamless setup of Git repository mirroring between GitLab and GitHub.