For Gitlab Cloud, please see Connecting Vanta & GitLab Cloud

Verify that you are an owner of the GitLab group you wish for Vanta to scan.

GitLab versions 16.x, 15.x and 14.x series are eligible for API v4 support

From the left-hand navigation panel, select Integrations

Select the Available tab, and search for GitLab

Select Connect

On the next page, select Self-Managed, then click next.

If you have IP restrictions enforced, allow Vanta's IP to access your GitLab instance. Vanta will access your infrastructure at the following CIDR range: 34.227.127.165/32

Enter the HTTPS URL for your GitLab instance. Note: The Self-Managed GitLab integration is only supported at a subdomain.

Click Next

Create an application for Vanta to authenticate with your GitLab instance. This requires you to be the owner of the GitLab group you wish for Vanta to scan

From your GitLab Group dashboard, Settings, then select Applications.

Select Add New Application

Enter the information below to create the new application:

Click Save Application to generate the OAuth credentials.

Copy the Application ID and Secret.
​Note: Be sure to copy the Application ID and Secret and store them securely, as these details can not be reaccessed. Only select Continue once you have these copied and stored securely.
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Navigate back to the Vanta integration connection page, and paste the Application ID & Secret copied in the previous step.

Click Done

The page will redirect to GitLab to authorize the application. Click Authorize

When prompted select the Gitlab group you want Vanta to scan, then click Link GitLab account

GitLab is now connected.