# Copying a Project to GIT

> The **Copy to GIT** button in Studio Backstage view and status bar allows you to copy the current project to an existing GIT repository.

The **Copy to GIT** button in Studio Backstage view and status bar allows you to copy the current project to an existing GIT repository.

To do so first open or create a project in Studio. In the **Team** tab, select **Copy to GIT** and pick an existing GIT repository folder on your machine. The project is added to the local GIT repository and the **Copy to GIT** message box opens.

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* Select **Yes** to open the project from the new location. The **Commit Changes** window opens. Write a **Commit message** and click **Commit and Push** or just **Commit**.
* Select **No** to return to the Studio user-interface.