How to Install GitLab on Manjaro

GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that provides continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GitLab on your Manjaro system.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing GitLab, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Manjaro system
• Access to the root account or a user account with sudo privileges
• At least 4GB of RAM
• At least 2 cores

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To run GitLab, we need to install the following dependencies:

sudo pacman -S curl openssh-server base-devel

Step 2: Install GitLab

The easiest way to install GitLab on Manjaro is to use the Install script provided by the GitLab team. To download and run the Install script, follow these steps:

1. Open your Manjaro terminal.
2. Download the Install script:

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

3. Once the script has been downloaded, run the following command to install GitLab:

sudo EXTERNAL_URL="https://gitlab.example.com" yum install -y gitlab-ce

Note: Replace "https://gitlab.example.com" with the URL for your GitLab installation.

4. Wait for the installation to complete. This may take some time depending on your system's speed.

5. Once the installation is complete, start the GitLab service:

sudo systemctl start gitlab-runsvdir.service

6. Enable the GitLab service to start automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl enable gitlab-runsvdir.service

Step 3: Configure GitLab

Now that GitLab is installed, we need to configure it to work with our Manjaro system. Follow these steps to configure GitLab:

1. Open your web browser and go to the URL for your GitLab installation. This is the URL you specified in Step 2, which should look something like "https://gitlab.example.com".

2. You should see the GitLab login page. Login with the credentials you created during the installation process.

3. Once you login, you will be prompted to change the default password. This is important, as it will secure your GitLab installation.

4. After changing your password, you will be taken to the GitLab dashboard. From here, you can create new projects, manage users, and more.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured GitLab on your Manjaro system. You can now start using GitLab to manage your projects and development workflows.

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