Can I use GitLab with external/remote repository?

Question

I have a git repository, I want to start managing it using GitLab. Is it possible to "connect" GitLab to this repository without actually moving the repository to be hosted on the GitLab server?

Answer 1

No, if you manage it with GitLab, that means a bare repo with its history will be created in the /home/git/repositories/ folder (its default path).