> 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/compliance-and-risk-management/throttling-prevention/additional-gitlab-credentials.md).

# Additional GitLab credentials

## GitLab account preparation <a href="#additional_account" id="additional_account"></a>

The best way to add an additional account to your **GitLab** environment is by adding a new user to the dedicated **group**. This way, the added user automatically gains access to all projects within the group.

Alternatively, you can add a user to individual projects separately.

💡 For detailed information about organization membership, see the [official **GitLab** documentation](https://docs.gitlab.com/user/project/members).

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## Adding GitLab credentials to Xopero ONE

{% hint style="danger" %}
Adding additional credentials in **Xopero ONE** does not automatically integrate them into backup tasks— you <mark style="color:$danger;">**must**</mark> enable new credentials for use in a backup plan.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Login to [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], open the **GitLab** tab and click **Edit** in the bottom-left corner of the selected **GitLab** repository tile.

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{% endstep %}

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Go to the **Additional credentials** section and click it.

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{% step %}
Click the **Add new** button, enter the credentials, and then click **Save** to finish.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Enabling GitLab credentials for backup

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{% step %}
In [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], open the **Plans** tab and click **Add plan**, or select **Edit plan** if you already have one.

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Scroll down to **Advanced settings**, click **Edit**, and enable the **Additional git credentials** switch.

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The system will display all additional accounts available for the selected organization. Toggle the switch **ON** next to the accounts you want to use, and then click the **Save** button.

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{% endstep %}

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Back in the **Edit backup plan** panel, click the **Save** button to save your backup plan settings. The backup plan will now run using the selected additional **GitLab** accounts.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service