Hosting GitLab CE
Private, sovereign source control is critical for IP protection.
Requirements
- 4 CPU Cores
- 8GB RAM
- Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 11
Installation
1. <strong>Install Dependencies:</strong>
bash
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y curl openssh-server ca-certificates tzdata perl2. <strong>Add Repository:</strong>
bash
curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash3. <strong>Install with External URL:</strong>
bash
sudo EXTERNAL_URL="https://gitlab.example.com" apt-get install gitlab-ceInitial Configuration
Retrieve the initial root password:
bash
sudo cat /etc/gitlab/initial_root_passwordVisit your domain and login as `root`.
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Last updated
- 2024-04-01—Initial or baseline update for this page.
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