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title: "Can I use Cloud IDE with an external Git repository?"
date: "2025-05-08T07:32:24+00:00"
summary: "Connect Cloud IDE to external Git repos like GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab using SSH keys for seamless development."
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Yes, you can use any Git repository such as [GitHub](https://github.com/), [Bitbucket](https://bitbucket.org/), or [GitLab](https://about.gitlab.com/). You must install an SSH key in the Acquia Cloud IDE that has permissions to access the external repository.