How to Install GitLab on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing GitLab on Linux can be a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. However, it's essential to ensure that your server meets the recommended specifications for running GitLab smoothly. In this article, we'll guide you through the installation process of GitLab on Debian 10.

Before you begin, make sure you have a VPS server with at least 8 GB of RAM and 4 CPU cores, as per GitLab's recommendation. This will ensure that your GitLab instance runs efficiently without any performance issues.

To start, log in to your server using SSH. Once you're logged in, you'll need to stop the Apache2 service if it's already running. Disable and deactivate it permanently since our GitLab installation will use Nginx instead.

Next, install the necessary dependencies by updating the system and installing packages such as curl, vim, openssh-server, ca-certificates, and ssh. You can do this by running the following command:

`sudo apt -y install curl vim openssh-server ca-certificates`

After installing the dependencies, you'll need to configure postfix to handle email sending from your GitLab application. If you want to use an external SMTP server instead of configuring postfix, you can skip this step and set it up later.

That's it! With these steps, you've successfully installed GitLab on your Linux server using Debian 10. In the next article, we'll explore how to configure GitLab for optimal performance and security.

How to install gitlab on linux