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# Gitlab

Once installed, access your GitLab website using the following URL:

`http://$INSTANCE_IP/`

Replace `$INSTANCE_IP` with your server's IP address.

### Login

Use the following credentials to log in:

* **Username:** `root`
* **Password:** The initial root password is stored on the server in:

`/opt/gitlab/config/initial_root_password`

To retrieve the password, connect to the server and run:

```bash
cat /opt/gitlab/config/initial_root_password
```

Copy the password displayed in the output and use it to log in to GitLab.

### GitLab Dashboard

After logging in, you will be redirected to the GitLab dashboard.

From the dashboard, you can manage repositories, projects, users, groups, CI/CD pipelines, and other GitLab settings.