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GitLab

The GitLab platform is a web-based application that is commonly used for program development and version control. Among its features are managing and tracking changes to source code and other types of files.

Prerequisites

Make sure to create a GitLab Developer account before you begin.

1 Go to Dashboard > Authentication > Social.

2 Click on + CREATE CONNECTION.

3 You will be redirected to the social connection providers page, where you can view all the available providers.

Social Connection

4 Click on GitLab.

5 You will be directed to the configuration page for the chosen social connection method.

GitLab

6 To enable GitLab login, you must first create an application porject in GitLab Developer Apps.

  • Copy the redirect URL for the GitLab provider from the dashboard as the first step.

Redirect URL

  • Go to GitLab Developer Console and click on User Settings.

  • Click on Application, and provide a name for the new application.

  • Paste the Redirect URL copied from your dashboard in the Redirect URI.

Redirect URI

  • Scroll down, click on Save application.

  • The App ID and App Secret will be generated, copy it your clipboard.

App ID & Secret

7 Return to your dashboard, paste the App ID and App Secret.

App ID & Secret

8 Configure the other required specification, click on SAVE.

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Create Social Connection

Application Details

Application Execution

Attach Social Connection to Application