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.
Select one of the following methods to create a GitHub connection:
Follow the instructions in the following link: Personal access tokens
In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
Select the GitHLab icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
(Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
Select API Token as the method to create the connection.
Fill in the parameters:
https://gitlab.com/api/v4
.(Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.
An SSH connection is supported for the use of core.git
To create the connection you need:
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.
In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
Select the SSH icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
(Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
Select SSH as the method to make the connection.
Fill in the parameters:
(Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.
You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a GitLab connection.