Redmine SVN guide

How can I access the SVN repository?

Use the repository URL shown in your Redmine project settings and check it out with a local SVN client such as TortoiseSVN.

Find the repository URL in Redmine

Repository access for SVN or Git is available over HTTP. If SSL is enabled, you can use HTTPS as well. This walkthrough uses TortoiseSVN for checkout on Windows.

How it works

Open your project settings in Redmine and copy the listed repository path. Use that URL in the checkout dialog of your SVN client.

  • HTTP access is always available for repository checkout
  • HTTPS is available when SSL is enabled in your hosting plan
  • Credentials are requested by the client when required

Checkout summary

  1. Copy repository URL from Redmine project settings
  2. Open TortoiseSVN checkout dialog in Windows Explorer
  3. Paste URL, choose local target folder, and confirm
  4. Authenticate if prompted and verify files in your local directory
Redmine SVN repository settings

1. Open repository settings

In your Redmine project settings, open the repository tab to view the SVN integration details.

Redmine SVN repository URL

2. Copy the repository URL

The repository URL listed in Redmine is the exact path used by your SVN client.

SVN checkout in Windows Explorer

3. Open checkout in Explorer

In Windows File Explorer, right-click to open the TortoiseSVN context menu and start checkout.

SVN checkout dialog with source URL and local target folder

4. Enter URL and target directory

Paste the repository URL, choose the local checkout directory, and confirm. If credentials are required, the client prompts for username and password. After a successful checkout, all repository files are available in your local target directory.

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