Import a project
Open a project (simple import)
This option imports the selected project to IntelliJ IDEA as is (opens it). If you want to set custom settings while importing the project (for example, select another SDK or choose the libraries that you want to import), refer to Create a project from existing sources.
Launch IntelliJ IDEA.
If the Welcome screen opens, click Open.
Otherwise, from the main menu, select File | Open.
In the dialog that opens, select the directory in which your sources, libraries, and other assets are located and click Open.
When you import or clone a project for the first time, IntelliJ IDEA analyzes it. If the IDE detects more than one configuration (for example, Eclipse and Gradle), it prompts you to select which configuration you want to use.
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Select the necessary configuration and click OK.
The IDE pre-configures the project according to your choice. For example, if you select Gradle project, IntelliJ IDEA executes its build scripts, loads dependencies, and so on.
If you have been working with another project, select whether you want to open the new project in a new dialog or in the current one.
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For instructions on how to get a project from version control, refer to Check out a project from a remote host (clone).
Import a project with settings
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This section describes the functionality that is available out of the box. If you are using a framework plugin, refer to the corresponding documentation section.