Can't import from SVN

[Michael Rickey]

I'm currently using the OnDemand SVN server, but I need to move to BitBucket. I've already selected the migration option and can log into BitBucket.

When creating a repository I notice the option to import from SVN. I selected that option and entered my URL, username and password.

The process fails with "authorization failed" and "rejected Basic challenge".

I verified the username and password...not sure what else to try. Any suggestions?

[Bastiaan Jansen · Accepted solution]

Hi Michael,

In order to perform the migration this option is unfortunately not possible. We have created the following procedure to help you out during your migration process. Please take a look at this page

[Marcus Bertrand]

You could use the SVN importer in Bitbucket, but it won't take any of your hisotry. When you use the Bitbucket importer, we do exactly the following:

svn export https://URL_TO_REPOSITORY/PATH NEW_DIRECTORY
cd NEW_DIRECTORY
git init
git add -A
git commit -m "Initial commit by Bitbucket importer"
git push -u origin master

This means you don't keep any history, tags or branches from subversion.