To clone a new Git repository:
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Open the Git perspective by going to Window | Open Perspective | Other | Git Repository Exploring.
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In the Git Repositories view, click the Clone a Git Repository button on the view's toolbar.
The Source Git Repository dialog will open.
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Enter the information required to identify and connect to the repository location:
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Location:
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URI- The complete URI of the remote repository or the path on the file system. This field is automatically synchronized with the other fields.
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Host - The name of the remote host or empty if cloning from the file system.
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Repository path - Path to the remote repository or on the file system.
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Connection:
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Protocol- The connection protocol to the repository.
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Port- The connection port number.
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Authentication:
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User - The user name used for authentication.
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Password - The password used for authentication.
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Click Finish to create your connection.
Your Git repository will now be cloned and added to the Git Repository view.
