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GitLab Docs
Explore the different areas of the documentation:
Use GitLab Get started with GitLab features and functionality. |
Administer GitLab Administer a self-managed GitLab instance. |
New to Git and GitLab? Start learning about Git and GitLab. |
Contribute to GitLab development Create new GitLab functionality and documentation. |
Coming to GitLab from another platform? Learn how to move to GitLab. |
Build an integration with GitLab Integrate with Jira and other common applications. |
Choose a subscription Determine which subscription tier makes sense for you. |
Install GitLab Install GitLab on different platforms. |
Reference architectures View recommended deployments at scale. |
Upgrade GitLab Upgrade your GitLab self-managed instance to the latest version. |
Popular topics
View some of the most popular topics:
Popular topic | Description |
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CI/CD YAML syntax reference | Available configuration options for .gitlab-ci.yml files.
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REST API | Use the REST API to extend GitLab. |
Environments and deployments | Deploy your application to different environments. |
Configuring runners | Get started using runners. |
Two-factor authentication | Improve the security of your GitLab account. |
Back up and restore GitLab | Back up and restore a GitLab self-managed instance. |
GitLab release and maintenance policy | Determine how and when to upgrade. |
SSH keys | Use SSH keys to communicate with GitLab. |
User accounts
Learn about GitLab account management:
Topic | Description |
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User account | Manage your account. |
Authentication | Account security with two-factor authentication, set up your SSH keys, and deploy keys for secure access to your projects. |
User settings | Manage your user settings, two factor authentication, and more. |
User permissions | Learn what each role in a project can do. |
Coming to GitLab from another platform
If you are coming to GitLab from another platform:
Topic | Description |
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Import to GitLab | Import your projects from GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab.com, FogBugz, and SVN into GitLab. |
Migrate from SVN | Convert a SVN repository to Git and GitLab. |
Build an integration with GitLab
To build integrations with GitLab:
Topic | Description |
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GitLab REST API | Integrate with GitLab using our REST API. |
GitLab GraphQL API | Integrate with GitLab using our GraphQL API. |
Integrations | Integrations with third-party products. |
Contribute to GitLab
To contribute to GitLab:
Topic | Description |
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Contribute to GitLab development. | Contribute to GitLab development. |
Contribute to the documentation | Contribute to GitLab documentation. |