Setup Guide for Gitlab App

Step 1: Setup Gitlab as OAuth Provider

  • Login to Gitlab : Sign in to Gitlab and login to your account.
    • Navigate to your profile settings.
    gitlab-1
  • Create app : Select applications in left menu.
    • gitlab-2
    • Provide the required details.
      • Name : This can be anything. Consider something like <Organization>'s GitLab or <Your Name>'s GitLab or something else descriptive.
      Redirect URI : Copy Callback URL from plugin.
      gitlab3

      NOTE: The check-box for “api” needs to be checked, as it’s unchecked by default.

  • Get Client ID & Client Secret : Copy Application Id , Secret and Scope.
    • gitlab4