Step-by-step guide to connect Factory with your GitLab Cloud repositories
This guide will walk you through the process of integrating Factory with GitLab Cloud, enabling the Factory platform to seamlessly work with your GitLab repositories.
Access Factory Platform
Log in to your Factory account and navigate to the Integrations section in your Settings.
Initiate GitLab Integration
Click on “Connect” next to Gitlab to start the integration process. Select Manage Gitlab Permissions.
Authorize Factory's GitLab Application
You’ll be redirected to GitLab. Review the requested permissions and click “Authorize” to allow Factory’s secure OAuth2 GitLab Application access to your organization.
Review and Approve Permissions
Factory requires two main OAuth scopes to function optimally:
Ensure these scopes are selected before proceeding.
Configure Repository Access
Select the repositories you want Factory to access. You can choose specific repositories or grant access to all current and future repositories within the authorized groups or personal namespace.
Confirm Integration
After granting permissions, you’ll be redirected back to Factory. Confirm that the integration status shows as “Connected”.
To ensure the integration is working correctly:
If you encounter issues during integration:
For persistent problems, contact Factory support with specific error messages or screenshots.
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