How to install and configure GitLab on Ubuntu 20.04?

As a developer, version control is crucial to keeping track of changes to your codebase. GitLab is an open-source platform that provides a web-based Git repository management system. It offers features such as Git repository management, issue tracking, code review, continuous integration and deployment, and more.

In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to install and configure GitLab Server on Ubuntu 20.04.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System

Before installing GitLab, it is essential to update and upgrade your system. Run the following command to update your system packages.

sudo apt update

After the update is complete, run the following command to upgrade your system packages.

sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

GitLab requires some dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install the required dependencies.

sudo apt install -y curl openssh-server ca-certificates tzdata

Step 3: Install GitLab Package Repository

The next step is to install the GitLab package repository. Run the following command to add the GitLab package repository to your system.

curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

Step 4: Install GitLab

After adding the GitLab package repository, run the following command to install GitLab.

sudo apt install gitlab-ee

The installation process will take some time, so be patient.

Step 5: Configure GitLab

After the installation is complete, you need to configure GitLab. Run the following command to open the GitLab configuration file in a text editor.

sudo nano /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb

In the configuration file, you can customize GitLab settings, such as the hostname, email server, SMTP settings, and more.

Once you have made the necessary changes, save the file and exit the text editor.

Step 6: Reconfigure GitLab

After making changes to the GitLab configuration file, you need to run the following command to reconfigure GitLab.

sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure

The reconfiguration process will take some time, so be patient.

Step 7: Access GitLab

After the reconfiguration is complete, you can access GitLab through a web browser. Open a web browser and type the following URL

http://<your_server_ip>

Replace <your_server_ip> with the IP address of your server.

You will be prompted to set a new password for the GitLab administrator account. After setting a new password, you can log in and start using GitLab.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have guided you through the steps to install and configure GitLab Server on Ubuntu 20.04. With GitLab, you can manage your Git repositories, track issues, review code, and more. GitLab is an excellent platform for collaborative software development. We hope this guide helps you get started with GitLab.


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