Download and install GitLab
Download, install and maintain your own GitLab instance with various installation packages and downloads for Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Google Cloud and more.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-fundamentals · software-engineering
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
GitLab Installation and Deployment Options
- Self-Managed Installation Methods:
- Docker: Recommended for 500+ seats; requires container or cloud-native skills.
- Helm Chart: Recommended for 500+ seats; requires Kubernetes and containerization experience.
- GitLab Operator: Recommended for 500+ seats; requires Kubernetes and containerization experience.
- Linux Package: Available for large installations.
- Deployment Tiers:
- GitLab.com: Cloud-hosted by GitLab; provides instant setup.
- GitLab Self-Managed: Managed by the user; provides full control over data and infrastructure.
- GitLab Dedicated: Single-tenant SaaS managed by GitLab; designed for 1,000+ seats with enterprise-grade security and compliance.
- Trial Options:
- GitLab.com Trial: Hosted by GitLab, no technical setup required.
- GitLab Self-Managed Trial: User-hosted, requires manual installation on own infrastructure.
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