This article explains how to connect GitLab to Expel Workbench.
Prerequisites
You must have:
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A GitLab SaaS installation. Reach out to your customer success engineer or contact support if you’re using the self-managed version.
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A user account with owner permissions on the top-level group.
Quick Links
Step 1: Generate an API Token
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Log in to GitLab.
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Open your Profile menu and select Preferences.
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Click Access Tokens.
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Generate a Personal Access Token with a 1-year expiry date and a read_api permission level.
Step 2: Configure the Technology in Workbench
Now that we have the correct access configured and noted the credentials, we can integrate your tech with Workbench.
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In a new browser tab, log in to Workbench. The link opens the Add Security Device screen directly.
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Fill in the fields like this:
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Add a Name and Location that are meaningful to you.
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For API token, use the Personal Access Token generated in Step 1.
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For On-prem URL, if the server is self-managed, use the GitLab server URL.
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