Setup Guide for Gitlab App

Step 1: Set Up GitLab as OAuth Provider

  • Login to Gitlab : Go to GitLab or your on-premise GitLab Server and login to your account.
  • Navigate to your profile settings.
    • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitLab SSO Login Setup Gitlab
  • Create app : Select applications in left menu.
    • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitLab SSO Login Create app
  • 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.
    OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitLab SSO Login Redirect URI

    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.
    • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitLab SSO Login Get Client ID