> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/backup-and-recovery/devops/gitlab/integration/adding-gitlab-self-managed-organization-to-xopero-one.md).

# Adding GitLab (self-managed) organization to Xopero ONE

## Using Personal Access Token (PAT)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Log in to [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], open the **DevOps** tab on the left side of the window, and select **GitLab** from the list.

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{% endstep %}

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Click the **Connect** button under **GitLab Self-managed**.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Set your authentication method.

1. In **Authentication**, select **GitLab Self-Managed**.
2. In **Settings**, enter your **GitLab** service IP address.
3. Add or select **PAT** from the **Password Manager**.
4. Choose whether **Xopero** should automatically add new repositories to your backup and whether it should include **GitLab** groups in the backup.

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Configure your repository sync and default worker. Specify hours for synchronization, or set a time interval for automatic updates.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Proceed** to complete adding your **GitLab** (self-managed) organization and grant **Xopero ONE** access to the specified resources.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service