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GitLab is a web-based Git repository that provides free open and private repositories, issue-following capabilities, and wikis. It is a complete DevOps platform that enables professionals to perform all the tasks in a project—from project planning and source code management to monitoring and security. Additionally, it allows teams to collaborate and build better software.

Creating a GitLab connection​

Select one of the following methods to create a GitHub connection:

Using OAuth​

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the GitLab icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Click GitLab to authenticate using OAuth.
  5. Sign in using your credentials.

Using API token​

Obtaining the credentials​

Follow the instructions in the following link: Personal access tokens

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the GitHLab icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select API Token as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API token
    • If using on-prem Gitlab installation, one also needs to fill the API Address attribute for the GitLab plugin. The default API address is https://gitlab.com/api/v4.
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

Using SSH​

An SSH connection is supported for the use of core.git

To create the connection you need:

  • An existing SSH private and public key pair or generate a new one. To generate a new SSH key pair can use the SSH-keygen command.

Obtaining the credentials​

You need to upload the public key to GitLab. Do this by following the instructions: Adding a new SSH key to your GitLab account
We do not support SSH key with passphrase for the CLI, therefore generate one without a passphrase.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the SSH icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select SSH as the method to make the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The key
    • The passphrase
    • The username
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

Interactive Tutorial Guides​

You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a GitLab connection.