On CentOS 6 (and RedHat/Oracle/Scientific Linux 6), the commands below will also open HTTP and SSH access in the system firewall.
sudo yum install -y curl policycoreutils-python openssh-server cronie sudo lokkit -s http -s ssh
Next, install Postfix to send notification emails. If you want to use another solution to send emails please skip this step and configure an external SMTP server after GitLab has been installed.
sudo yum install postfix sudo service postfix start sudo chkconfig postfix on
During Postfix installation a configuration screen may appear. Select 'Internet Site' and press enter. Use your server's external DNS for 'mail name' and press enter. If additional screens appear, continue to press enter to accept the defaults.
Add the GitLab package repository.
curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.rpm.sh | sudo bash
Next, install the GitLab package. Change `http://gitlab.example.com` to the URL at which you want to access your GitLab instance. Installation will automatically configure and start GitLab at that URL. HTTPS requires additional configuration after installation.
sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://gitlab.example.com" yum -y install gitlab-ee
On your first
visit, you'll be redirected to a password reset screen. Provide the
password for the initial administrator account and you will be
redirected back to the login screen. Use the default account's username root to login.
See our documentation for detailed instructions on installing and configuration.
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