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diff --git a/doc/integration/oauth2_generic.md b/doc/integration/oauth2_generic.md index 5957af292ab..88e9e3ef05c 100644 --- a/doc/integration/oauth2_generic.md +++ b/doc/integration/oauth2_generic.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- -stage: none -group: unassigned -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#designated-technical-writers +stage: Create +group: Ecosystem +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- # Sign into GitLab with (almost) any OAuth2 provider @@ -20,13 +20,13 @@ This strategy is designed to allow configuration of the simple OmniAuth SSO proc ## Limitations of this Strategy -- It can only be used for Single Sign on, and will not provide any other access granted by any OAuth provider +- It can only be used for Single Sign on, and doesn't provide any other access granted by any OAuth provider (importing projects or users, etc) - It only supports the Authorization Grant flow (most common for client-server applications, like GitLab) - It is not able to fetch user information from more than one URL - It has not been tested with user information formats other than JSON -## Config Instructions +## Configuration Instructions 1. Register your application in the OAuth2 provider you wish to authenticate with. @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ This strategy is designed to allow configuration of the simple OmniAuth SSO proc ``` 1. You should now be able to get a Client ID and Client Secret. - Where this shows up will differ for each provider. + Where this shows up differs for each provider. This may also be called Application ID and Secret 1. On your GitLab server, open the configuration file. @@ -64,6 +64,6 @@ This strategy is designed to allow configuration of the simple OmniAuth SSO proc 1. Restart GitLab for the changes to take effect On the sign in page there should now be a new button below the regular sign in form. -Click the button to begin your provider's authentication process. This will direct +Click the button to begin your provider's authentication process. This directs the browser to your OAuth2 Provider's authentication page. If everything goes well -the user will be returned to your GitLab instance and will be signed in. +the user is returned to your GitLab instance and is signed in. |