Clone a repository (GIT)

NeoLoad allows collaboration on test projects using a GIT collaboration server. To configure this connection, Configure the connection to a collaboration server.

NeoLoad supports PEM and OpenSSH keys for SSH connections to a GIT server. During your first SSH connection to the GIT server, validate the identity of the host. If necessary, you can disable this check by modifying the ssh.trustUnknownHosts.GIT key in the controller_user.properties file.

Before cloning, create a repository on your chosen GIT server.

To clone a repository, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you have set up the connection to your GIT server.

  2. Go to Share > Clone Repository. Note that this is only available if you select the GIT protocol in the Collaboration section.

  3. Enter the complete Repository path, including the project name which ends with GIT. If the path is in your clipboard, NeoLoad automatically populates this field. Note that the project name should include only letters, digits, or underscores.

  4. Enter the URL to your repository. Note that it should reflect the URL to the shared project, which matches the details in the Collaboration Preferences menu.

  5. Write the Branch name which designates the branch, tag, or commit ID to check out after cloning. You can use the Refresh button to fetch and choose branches from the repository.

  6. Optionally, click Browse to change the local directory.

  7. Click Finish to retrieve the project.