
Self-Hosting GitLab CE: A Complete Guide to Running an Open-Source DevOps Platform
GitLab Community Edition is a full open-source DevOps platform with Git hosting, merge requests, CI/CD, a container registry, and project management. This guide walks through self-hosting GitLab CE on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Docker Compose, Omnibus volumes, HTTPS, SSH clones, runners, backups, and upgrades.
Aug 21, 2026 · 5 min read