Repository Import Failed multiple times - It used to work

[McGillHeritage]

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I am far from an expert (not even mediocre) at this and have managed to muddle my way through GitHub the past few years by importing an existing repository to a new one (for the new year). I would simply import last year's repository and change the repository name to a new year. When I tried to do the import this year, I got the message: The following error occurred: An error occurred in the git source migration. I thought perhaps that repository was problematic in some way so I tried another year. Again, I got the failure message. This is a volunteer project (a website) and I do not get any sort of payment. I use only GitHub, not command-line GIT. Is there anyone who could take a look at this and steer me in the right direction? Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks! Marz
Here is the repository I'm trying to import: https://mcgillheritage.github.io/2024

[pouriya73]

@McGillHeritage Your “import” is failing because you’re trying to import a GitHub Pages website URL, not a Git repository.

This won’t work:

• https://mcgillheritage.github.io/2024 (website)

• But GitHub Import needs the repo URL, like:

• • https://github.com/mcgillheritage/2024 (or the clone URL ending in .git)

Do this (no command line needed):

1. Open the repo you want to copy on GitHub: https://github.com/mcgillheritage/2024

2. Create the new year repo using one of these UI options:

• If it’s your repo: click “Use this template” (best if enabled), or

• Go to Settings → General → Template repository (enable it), then Use this template, or

• Settings → Danger Zone → Transfer/Archive isn’t what you want—skip this.

3. If you still want to use Import:

• Go to New → Import a repository

• Paste the clone URL from the old repo (the one from the green Code button), not the .github.io link.

[McGillHeritage]

You are a lifesaver! Thanks so much!!

[pouriya73]

@McGillHeritage Thank you very much, dear.
I’m glad I could offer a small bit of help.
Wish you success.