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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/index.md b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/index.md index ffd4b383bcb..4d0cf28593d 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: "To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated type: concepts, howto --- -# Branches +# Branches **(FREE)** A branch is a version of a project's working tree. You create a branch for each set of related changes you make. This keeps each set of changes separate from @@ -53,14 +53,14 @@ the target is the project's **default branch**. The default branch is also initially [protected](../../protected_branches.md#protected-branches) against accidental deletion and forced pushes. -### Custom initial branch name **(CORE ONLY)** +### Custom initial branch name **(FREE SELF)** > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/221013) in GitLab 13.2. > - It's deployed behind a feature flag, enabled by default. > - It's enabled on GitLab.com. > - It cannot be enabled or disabled per-project. > - It's recommended for production use. -> - For GitLab self-managed instances, GitLab administrators can opt to [disable it](#enable-or-disable-custom-initial-branch-name). **(CORE ONLY)** +> - For GitLab self-managed instances, GitLab administrators can opt to [disable it](#enable-or-disable-custom-initial-branch-name). **(FREE SELF)** By default, when you create a new project in GitLab, the initial branch is called `master`. For self-managed instances, a GitLab administrator can customize the initial branch name to something @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ else. This way, every new project created from then on will start from the custo 1. Change the default initial branch to a custom name of your choice. 1. **Save Changes**. -#### Enable or disable custom initial branch name **(CORE ONLY)** +#### Enable or disable custom initial branch name **(FREE SELF)** Setting the default initial branch name is under development but ready for production use. It is deployed behind a feature flag that is **enabled by default**. diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/file_finder.md b/doc/user/project/repository/file_finder.md index 4f996df5fef..df3e24fbf30 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/file_finder.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/file_finder.md @@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ project.  -For those who prefer to keep their fingers on the keyboard, there is a -[shortcut button](../../shortcuts.md) as well, which you can invoke from _anywhere_ +If you prefer to keep their fingers on the keyboard, use the +[shortcut button](../../shortcuts.md), which you can invoke from anywhere in a project. Press `t` to launch the File search function when in **Issues**, diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/forking_workflow.md b/doc/user/project/repository/forking_workflow.md index f7da3629c23..1a5e169ec6b 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/forking_workflow.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/forking_workflow.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w disqus_identifier: 'https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/workflow/forking_workflow.html' --- -# Project forking workflow +# Project forking workflow **(FREE)** Whenever possible, it's recommended to work in a common Git repository and use [branching strategies](../../../topics/gitlab_flow.md) to manage your work. However, diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/git_blame.md b/doc/user/project/repository/git_blame.md index 4322c79daa7..81995291911 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/git_blame.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/git_blame.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ type: reference, howto description: "Documentation on Git file blame." --- -# Git file blame +# Git file blame **(FREE)** > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/commit/39c657930625ddc3ac8a921f01ffc83acadce68f) in GitLab 2.5. diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/git_history.md b/doc/user/project/repository/git_history.md index 51cc6bb3483..2e27cab4177 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/git_history.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/git_history.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ type: reference, howto description: "Documentation on Git file history." --- -# Git file history +# Git file history **(FREE)** > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/blob/9ba1224867665844b117fa037e1465bb706b3685/app/controllers/commits_controller.rb) in GitLab 0.8.0 diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/gpg_signed_commits/index.md b/doc/user/project/repository/gpg_signed_commits/index.md index 57e9d814c95..1a46c140507 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/gpg_signed_commits/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/gpg_signed_commits/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: "To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated type: concepts, howto --- -# Signing commits with GPG +# Signing commits with GPG **(FREE)** > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/9546) in GitLab 9.5. > - Subkeys support was added in GitLab 10.1. @@ -138,27 +138,25 @@ started: gpg --armor --export 30F2B65B9246B6CA ``` -1. Finally, copy the public key and [add it in your profile settings](#adding-a-gpg-key-to-your-account) +1. Finally, copy the public key and [add it in your user settings](#adding-a-gpg-key-to-your-account) ## Adding a GPG key to your account NOTE: -Once you add a key, you cannot edit it, only remove it. In case the paste -didn't work, you'll have to remove the offending key and re-add it. +After you add a key, you cannot edit it, only remove it. In case the paste +didn't work, you have to remove the offending key and re-add it. -You can add a GPG key in your profile's settings: +You can add a GPG key in your user settings: -1. On the upper right corner, click on your avatar and go to your **Settings**. - -  - -1. Navigate to the **GPG keys** tab and paste your _public_ key in the 'Key' - box. +1. In the top-right corner, select your avatar. +1. Select **Edit profile**. +1. In the left sidebar, select **GPG Keys**. +1. Paste your _public_ key in the **Key** text box.  -1. Finally, click on **Add key** to add it to GitLab. You will be able to see - its fingerprint, the corresponding email address and creation date. +1. Select **Add key** to add it to GitLab. You can see the key's fingerprint, the corresponding + email address, and creation date.  @@ -248,22 +246,24 @@ in case your key has been compromised. To revoke a GPG key: -1. On the upper right corner, click on your avatar and go to your **Settings**. -1. Navigate to the **GPG keys** tab. -1. Click on **Revoke** besides the GPG key you want to delete. +1. In the top-right corner, select your avatar. +1. Select **Edit profile**. +1. In the left sidebar, select **GPG Keys**. +1. Select **Revoke** next to the GPG key you want to delete. ## Removing a GPG key Removing a key **does not unverify** already signed commits. Commits that were -verified by using this key will stay verified. Only unpushed commits will stay -unverified once you remove this key. To unverify already signed commits, you need +verified by using this key stay verified. Only unpushed commits stay +unverified after you remove this key. To unverify already signed commits, you need to [revoke the associated GPG key](#revoking-a-gpg-key) from your account. To remove a GPG key from your account: -1. On the upper right corner, click on your avatar and go to your **Settings**. -1. Navigate to the **GPG keys** tab. -1. Click on the trash icon besides the GPG key you want to delete. +1. In the top-right corner, select your avatar. +1. Select **Edit profile**. +1. In the left sidebar, select **GPG Keys**. +1. Select the trash icon (**{remove}**) next to the GPG key you want to delete. ## Rejecting commits that are not signed **(PREMIUM)** diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/index.md b/doc/user/project/repository/index.md index c4f5d330f63..5a915ebef89 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w type: concepts, howto --- -# Repository +# Repository **(FREE)** A [repository](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Getting-a-Git-Repository) is what you use to store your codebase in GitLab and change it with version control. @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ A repository is part of a [project](../index.md), which has a lot of other featu ## Create a repository To create a new repository, all you need to do is -[create a new project](../../../gitlab-basics/create-project.md) or +[create a new project](../../../user/project/working_with_projects.md#create-a-project) or [fork an existing project](forking_workflow.md). Once you create a new project, you can add new files via UI @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ You can either use the user interface (UI), or connect your local computer with GitLab [through the command line](../../../gitlab-basics/command-line-commands.md#start-working-on-your-project). To configure [GitLab CI/CD](../../../ci/README.md) to build, test, and deploy -your code, add a file called [`.gitlab-ci.yml`](../../../ci/quick_start/README.md) +your code, add a file called [`.gitlab-ci.yml`](../../../ci/quick_start/index.md) to your repository's root. **From the user interface:** @@ -242,13 +242,32 @@ Learn how to [clone a repository through the command line](../../../gitlab-basic Alternatively, clone directly into a code editor as documented below. -### Clone to Apple Xcode +### Clone and open in Apple Xcode > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/45820) in GitLab 11.0. Projects that contain a `.xcodeproj` or `.xcworkspace` directory can now be cloned -into Xcode using the new **Open in Xcode** button, located next to the Git URL -used for cloning your project. The button is only shown on macOS. +into Xcode on macOS. To do that: + +1. From the GitLab UI, go to the project's overview page. +1. Click **Clone**. +1. Select **Xcode**. + +The project will be cloned onto your computer in a folder of your choice and you'll +be prompted to open in XCode. + +### Clone and open in Visual Studio Code + +> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/220957) in GitLab 13.8. + +All projects can be cloned into Visual Studio Code. To do that: + +1. From the GitLab UI, go to the project's overview page. +1. Click **Clone**. +1. Select **VS Code** + +You'll be prompted to select a folder to clone the project into. When VS Code has +successfully cloned your project, it will open the folder. ## Download Source Code @@ -270,6 +289,28 @@ By clicking the download icon, a dropdown will open with links to download the f - **Artifacts:** allows users to download the artifacts of the latest CI build. +## Redirects when changing repository paths + +When a repository path changes, it is essential to smoothly transition from the +old location to the new one. GitLab provides two kinds of redirects: the web UI +and Git push/pull redirects. + +Depending on the situation, different things apply. + +When [renaming a user](../../profile/index.md#changing-your-username), +[changing a group path](../../group/index.md#changing-a-groups-path) or [renaming a repository](../settings/index.md#renaming-a-repository): + +- Existing web URLs for the namespace and anything under it (such as projects) will + redirect to the new URLs. +- Starting with GitLab 10.3, existing Git remote URLs for projects under the + namespace redirect to the new remote URL. Every time you push/pull to a + repository that has changed its location, a warning message to update + your remote is displayed instead of rejecting your action. + This means that any automation scripts, or Git clients continue to + work after a rename, making any transition a lot smoother. +- The redirects are available as long as the original path is not claimed by + another group, user or project. + <!-- ## Troubleshooting Include any troubleshooting steps that you can foresee. If you know beforehand what issues diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/jupyter_notebooks/index.md b/doc/user/project/repository/jupyter_notebooks/index.md index 91fe9049b53..123df9097f9 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/jupyter_notebooks/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/jupyter_notebooks/index.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ group: Source Code 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" type: reference --- -# Jupyter Notebook Files +# Jupyter Notebook Files **(FREE)** > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/2508/) in GitLab 9.1. diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md index fb798738160..7847930366a 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md @@ -23,107 +23,28 @@ Rewriting repository history is a destructive operation. Make sure to back up yo you begin. The best way back up a repository is to [export the project](../settings/import_export.md#exporting-a-project-and-its-data). -NOTE: -Git LFS files can only be removed by an Administrator using a -[Rake task](../../../raketasks/cleanup.md). Removal of this limitation -[is planned](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/223621). - ## Purge files from repository history -To reduce the size of your repository in GitLab, you must remove references to large files from branches, tags, and +To reduce the size of your repository in GitLab, you must first remove references to large files from branches, tags, *and* other internal references (refs) that are automatically created by GitLab. These refs include: - `refs/merge-requests/*` for merge requests. - `refs/pipelines/*` for [pipelines](../../../ci/troubleshooting.md#fatal-reference-is-not-a-tree-error). - `refs/environments/*` for environments. +- `refs/keep-around/*` are created as hidden refs to prevent commits referenced in the database from being removed -Git doesn't usually download these refs to make cloning and fetch faster, but we can use the `--mirror` option to -download all the advertised refs. - -1. [Install `git filter-repo`](https://github.com/newren/git-filter-repo/blob/main/INSTALL.md) - using a supported package manager or from source. - -1. Clone a fresh copy of the repository using `--bare` and `--mirror`: - - ```shell - git clone --bare --mirror https://gitlab.example.com/my/project.git - ``` - -1. Using `git filter-repo`, purge any files from the history of your repository. - - To purge large files, the `--strip-blobs-bigger-than` option can be used: - - ```shell - git filter-repo --strip-blobs-bigger-than 10M - ``` - - To purge large files stored using Git LFS, the `--blob--callback` option can - be used. The example below, uses the callback to read the file size from the - Git LFS pointer, and removes files larger than 10MB. - - ```shell - git filter-repo --blob-callback ' - if blob.data.startswith(b"version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1"): - size_in_bytes = int.from_bytes(blob.data[124:], byteorder="big") - if size_in_bytes > 10*1000: - blob.skip() - ' - ``` - - To purge specific large files by path, the `--path` and `--invert-paths` options can be combined: - - ```shell - git filter-repo --path path/to/big/file.m4v --invert-paths - ``` - - See the - [`git filter-repo` documentation](https://htmlpreview.github.io/?https://github.com/newren/git-filter-repo/blob/docs/html/git-filter-repo.html#EXAMPLES) - for more examples and the complete documentation. - -1. Force push your changes to overwrite all branches on GitLab: - - ```shell - git push origin --force 'refs/heads/*' - ``` - - [Protected branches](../protected_branches.md) cause this to fail. To proceed, you must - remove branch protection, push, and then re-enable protected branches. - -1. To remove large files from tagged releases, force push your changes to all tags on GitLab: - - ```shell - git push origin --force 'refs/tags/*' - ``` - - [Protected tags](../protected_tags.md) cause this to fail. To proceed, you must remove tag - protection, push, and then re-enable protected tags. - -1. To prevent dead links to commits that no longer exist, push the `refs/replace` created by `git filter-repo`. - - ```shell - git push origin --force 'refs/replace/*' - ``` - - Refer to the Git [`replace`](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Tools-Replace) documentation for information on how this works. - -1. Run a [repository cleanup](#repository-cleanup). - -NOTE: -Project statistics are cached for performance. You may need to wait 5-10 minutes -to see a reduction in storage utilization. - -## Purge files from GitLab storage - -In addition to the refs mentioned above, GitLab also creates hidden `refs/keep-around/*`to prevent commits being deleted. Hidden refs are not advertised, which means we can't download them using Git, but these refs are included in a project export. +These refs are not automatically downloaded and hidden refs are not advertised, but we can remove these refs using a project export. -To purge files from GitLab storage: +To purge files from a GitLab repository: 1. [Install `git filter-repo`](https://github.com/newren/git-filter-repo/blob/main/INSTALL.md) using a supported package manager or from source. 1. Generate a fresh [export from the project](../settings/import_export.html#exporting-a-project-and-its-data) and download it. + This project export contains a backup copy of your repository *and* refs + we can use to purge files from your repository. 1. Decompress the backup using `tar`: @@ -134,7 +55,7 @@ To purge files from GitLab storage: This contains a `project.bundle` file, which was created by [`git bundle`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-bundle). -1. Clone a fresh copy of the repository from the bundle: +1. Clone a fresh copy of the repository from the bundle using `--bare` and `--mirror` options: ```shell git clone --bare --mirror /path/to/project.bundle @@ -149,7 +70,7 @@ To purge files from GitLab storage: the previous run. You need this file from **every** run. Do the next step every time you run `git filter-repo`. - To purge all large files, the `--strip-blobs-bigger-than` option can be used: + To purge all files larger than 10M, the `--strip-blobs-bigger-than` option can be used: ```shell git filter-repo --strip-blobs-bigger-than 10M @@ -236,14 +157,14 @@ This: - Runs `git gc --prune=30.minutes.ago` against the repository to remove unreferenced objects. Repacking your repository temporarily causes the size of your repository to increase significantly, because the old pack files are not removed until the new pack files have been created. -- Unlinks any unused LFS objects currently attached to your project, freeing up storage space. +- Unlinks any unused LFS objects attached to your project, freeing up storage space. - Recalculates the size of your repository on disk. GitLab sends an email notification with the recalculated repository size after the cleanup has completed. If the repository size does not decrease, this may be caused by loose objects being kept around because they were referenced in a Git operation that happened -in the last 30 minutes. Try re-running these steps once the repository has been +in the last 30 minutes. Try re-running these steps after the repository has been dormant for at least 30 minutes. When using repository cleanup, note: @@ -263,7 +184,7 @@ When using repository cleanup, note: Repository size limits: - Can [be set by an administrator](../../admin_area/settings/account_and_limit_settings.md#account-and-limit-settings) - on self-managed instances. **(STARTER ONLY)** + on self-managed instances. **(PREMIUM SELF)** - Are [set for GitLab.com](../../gitlab_com/index.md#account-and-limit-settings). When a project has reached its size limit, you cannot: diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/repository_mirroring.md b/doc/user/project/repository/repository_mirroring.md index 4a7f75ba1ac..4d5e4a5ef02 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/repository_mirroring.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/repository_mirroring.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w disqus_identifier: 'https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/workflow/repository_mirroring.html' --- -# Repository mirroring +# Repository mirroring **(FREE)** Repository mirroring allows for mirroring of repositories to and from external sources. It can be used to mirror branches, tags, and commits between repositories. It is useful when you want to use @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ at most once every 5 minutes on GitLab.com with [the limit set by the administra There are two kinds of repository mirroring supported by GitLab: -- [Push](#pushing-to-a-remote-repository): for mirroring a GitLab repository to another location. **(CORE)** -- [Pull](#pulling-from-a-remote-repository): for mirroring a repository from another location to GitLab. **(STARTER)** +- [Push](#pushing-to-a-remote-repository): for mirroring a GitLab repository to another location. **(FREE)** +- [Pull](#pulling-from-a-remote-repository): for mirroring a repository from another location to GitLab. **(PREMIUM)** When the mirror repository is updated, all new branches, tags, and commits will be visible in the project's activity feed. @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The following are some possible use cases for repository mirroring: - You migrated to GitLab but still need to keep your project in another source. In that case, you can simply set it up to mirror to GitLab (pull) and all the essential history of commits, tags, - and branches will be available in your GitLab instance. **(STARTER)** + and branches will be available in your GitLab instance. **(PREMIUM)** - You have old projects in another source that you don't use actively anymore, but don't want to remove for archiving purposes. In that case, you can create a push mirror so that your active GitLab repository can push its changes to the old location. @@ -47,10 +47,10 @@ The following are some possible use cases for repository mirroring: GitLab.com repository that's public, allows you to open source specific projects and contribute back to the open source community. -## Pushing to a remote repository **(CORE)** +## Pushing to a remote repository **(FREE)** > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/249) in GitLab Enterprise Edition 8.7. -> - [Moved to GitLab Core](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/18715) in 10.8. +> - [Moved to GitLab Free](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/18715) in 10.8. > - [LFS support over HTTPS added](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/40137) in 13.5 For an existing project, you can set up push mirroring as follows: @@ -205,10 +205,11 @@ If it is not working correctly a red `error` tag appears and shows the error mes 1. Fill in the **Password** field with the GitLab personal access token created on the destination GitLab instance. 1. Click the **Mirror repository** button. -## Pulling from a remote repository **(STARTER)** +## Pulling from a remote repository **(PREMIUM)** > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/51) in GitLab Enterprise Edition 8.2. -> - [Added Git LFS support](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/10871) in [GitLab Starter](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 11.11. +> - [Added Git LFS support](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/10871) in GitLab 11.11. +> - Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. You can set up a repository to automatically have its branches, tags, and commits updated from an upstream repository. @@ -262,9 +263,10 @@ Repository mirrors are updated as Sidekiq becomes available to process them. If - Fails (for example, a branch diverged from upstream), it will be attempted again later. Mirrors can fail up to 14 times before they will not be enqueued for update again. -### Overwrite diverged branches **(STARTER)** +### Overwrite diverged branches **(PREMIUM)** -> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/4559) in [GitLab Starter](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 10.6. +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/4559) in GitLab 10.6. +> - Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. You can choose to always update your local branches with remote versions, even if they have diverged from the remote. @@ -274,7 +276,9 @@ For mirrored branches, enabling this option results in the loss of local changes To use this option, check the **Overwrite diverged branches** box when creating a repository mirror. -### Trigger pipelines for mirror updates **(STARTER)** +### Trigger pipelines for mirror updates **(PREMIUM)** + +> Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. If this option is enabled, pipelines will be triggered when branches or tags are updated from the remote repository. Depending on the activity of the remote @@ -282,9 +286,10 @@ repository, this may greatly increase the load on your CI runners. Only enable this if you know they can handle the load. CI will run using the credentials assigned when you set up pull mirroring. -### Hard failure **(STARTER)** +### Hard failure **(PREMIUM)** -> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/3117) in [GitLab Starter](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 10.2. +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/3117) in GitLab 10.2. +> - Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. Once the mirroring process is unsuccessfully retried 14 times in a row, it will get marked as hard failed. This will become visible in either the: @@ -295,9 +300,10 @@ failed. This will become visible in either the: When a project is hard failed, it will no longer get picked up for mirroring. You can resume the project mirroring again by [forcing an update](#forcing-an-update). -### Trigger an update using the API **(STARTER)** +### Trigger an update using the API **(PREMIUM)** -> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/3453) in [GitLab Starter](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 10.3. +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/3453) in GitLab 10.3. +> - Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. Pull mirroring uses polling to detect new branches and commits added upstream, often minutes afterwards. If you notify GitLab by [API](../../../api/projects.md#start-the-pull-mirroring-process-for-a-project), @@ -305,19 +311,21 @@ updates will be pulled immediately. For more information, see [Start the pull mirroring process for a Project](../../../api/projects.md#start-the-pull-mirroring-process-for-a-project). -## Mirror only protected branches **(STARTER)** +## Mirror only protected branches **(PREMIUM)** + +> Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. Based on the mirror direction that you choose, you can opt to mirror only the [protected branches](../protected_branches.md) from/to your remote repository. For pull mirroring, non-protected branches are not mirrored and can diverge. To use this option, check the **Only mirror protected branches** box when -creating a repository mirror. +creating a repository mirror. **(PREMIUM)** ## SSH authentication -> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/2551) in [GitLab Starter](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 9.5 for Pull mirroring. -> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/22982) in [GitLab Core](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 11.6 for Push mirroring. +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/2551) in GitLab 9.5 for Pull mirroring. +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/22982) in GitLab 11.6 for Push mirroring. SSH authentication is mutual: @@ -332,7 +340,7 @@ If you're mirroring over SSH (that is, using an `ssh://` URL), you can authentic - Password-based authentication, just as over HTTPS. - Public key authentication. This is often more secure than password authentication, - especially when the other repository supports [Deploy Keys](../../../ssh/README.md#deploy-keys). + especially when the other repository supports [deploy keys](../../../ssh/README.md#deploy-keys). To get started: @@ -393,7 +401,7 @@ GitLab generates a 4096-bit RSA key that can be copied by clicking the **Copy SS You then need to add the public SSH key to the other repository's configuration: - If the other repository is hosted on GitLab, you should add the public SSH key - as a [Deploy Key](../../../ssh/README.md#deploy-keys). + as a [deploy key](../../../ssh/README.md#deploy-keys). - If the other repository is hosted elsewhere, you may need to add the key to your user's `authorized_keys` file. Paste the entire public SSH key into the file on its own line and save it. @@ -403,17 +411,19 @@ to generate a new key. You'll have to update the other repository with the new key to keep the mirror running. NOTE: -The generated keys are stored in the GitLab database, not in the filesystem. Therefore, +The generated keys are stored in the GitLab database, not in the file system. Therefore, SSH public key authentication for mirrors cannot be used in a pre-receive hook. -## Forcing an update **(CORE)** +## Forcing an update **(FREE)** While mirrors are scheduled to update automatically, you can always force an update by using the update button which is available on the **Mirroring repositories** section of the **Repository Settings** page.  -## Bidirectional mirroring **(STARTER)** +## Bidirectional mirroring **(PREMIUM)** + +> Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. WARNING: Bidirectional mirroring may cause conflicts. @@ -536,7 +546,9 @@ Note that this sample has a few limitations: - The script circumvents the Git hook quarantine environment because the update of `$TARGET_REPO` is seen as a ref update and Git will complain about it. -### Mirroring with Perforce Helix via Git Fusion **(STARTER)** +### Mirroring with Perforce Helix via Git Fusion **(PREMIUM)** + +> Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. WARNING: Bidirectional mirroring should not be used as a permanent configuration. Refer to diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md b/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md index b9477da3937..a9e249bb8c3 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md @@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ Choose **New file** from the dropdown. Enter a filename in the **Filename** box. Then, add file content in the editor area. Add a descriptive commit message and choose a branch. The branch field -will default to the branch you were viewing in the file browser. If you enter -a new branch name, a checkbox will appear, allowing you to start a new merge +defaults to the branch you were viewing in the file browser. If you enter +a new branch name, a checkbox displays, allowing you to start a new merge request after you commit the changes. When you are satisfied with your new file, click **Commit Changes** at the bottom. @@ -31,46 +31,45 @@ When you are satisfied with your new file, click **Commit Changes** at the botto ### Shortcuts -You can use handy shortcuts when editing a file through the Web Editor, which are the same as -the Web IDE's. For details, see the documentation for [Command Palette](../web_ide/index.md#command-palette). +You can use shortcuts when editing a file through the Web Editor. It uses the same shortcuts +as the Web IDE. For details, read the documentation for [Command Palette](../web_ide/index.md#command-palette). ### Template dropdowns When starting a new project, there are some common files that the new project -might need too. Therefore a message will be displayed by GitLab to make this -easy for you. +might need. GitLab displays a message to help you:  -When clicking on either `LICENSE` or `.gitignore` and so on, a dropdown will be displayed -to provide you with a template that might be suitable for your project. +When clicking on either `LICENSE` or `.gitignore` and so on, a dropdown displays +to provide you a template that may be suitable for your project:  -The license, changelog, contribution guide, or `.gitlab-ci.yml` file could also -be added through a button on the project page. In the example below, the license +The license, changelog, contribution guide, or `.gitlab-ci.yml` file can also +be added through a button on the project page. In this example, the license has already been created, which creates a link to the license itself.  NOTE: -The **Set up CI/CD** button will not appear on an empty repository. You have to at -least add a file in order for the button to show up. +The **Set up CI/CD** button does not appear on an empty repository. For the button +to display, add a file to your repository. ## Upload a file The ability to create a file is great when the content is text. However, this -doesn't work well for binary data such as images, PDFs, or other file types. In +doesn't work well for binary data such as images, PDFs, or other binary file types. In this case, you need to upload a file. From a project's files page, click the '+' button to the right of the branch -selector. Choose **Upload file** from the dropdown. +selector. Choose **Upload file** from the dropdown:  -Once the upload dialog pops up, there are two ways to upload your file. Either -drag and drop a file on the popup or use the **click to upload** link. A file -preview will appear once you have selected a file to upload. +After the upload dialog pops up, there are two ways to upload your file. Either +drag and drop a file on the popup or use the **click to upload** link. After you +select a file to upload, a file preview displays. Enter a commit message, choose a branch, and click **Upload file** when you are ready. @@ -100,19 +99,22 @@ There are multiple ways to create a branch from the GitLab web interface. > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/2808) in GitLab 8.6. -If your development workflow dictates to have an issue for every merge -request, you can quickly create a branch directly from the issue to speed the process up. -The new branch, and later its merge request, will be marked as related to this issue. -Once merged, the MR will automatically close the issue. +If your development workflow requires an issue for every merge +request, you can create a branch directly from the issue to speed the process up. +The new branch, and later its merge request, are marked as related to this issue. +Once merged, the merge request closes the issue. You can see a **Create merge request** dropdown below the issue description. -NOTE: -You won't see the **Create merge request** button if there is already a branch with the same -name or a referenced merge request or your project has an active -fork relationship. -If you would like to make this button appear, a possible workaround is to [remove your project's -fork relationship](../settings/index.md#removing-a-fork-relationship). Once removed, the fork -relationship cannot be restored. This project will no longer be able to receive or send merge requests to the source project or other forks. +The **Create merge request** button doesn't display if: + +- A branch with the same name already exists. +- The branch already has a referenced merge request. +- Your project has an active fork relationship. + +To make this button appear, one possible workaround is to +[remove your project's fork relationship](../settings/index.md#removing-a-fork-relationship). +After removal, the fork relationship cannot be restored. This project can no longer +be able to receive or send merge requests to the source project, or other forks.  @@ -120,46 +122,47 @@ This dropdown contains the options **Create merge request and branch** and **Cre  -Once you choose one of these options, a new branch or branch and merge request -will be created based on the default -branch of your project (by default, `master`). The branch name will be based on -the title of the issue, and as a prefix, it will have its internal ID. Thus, the example -screenshot above will create a branch named +After selecting one of these options, a new branch or branch and merge request +is created based on your project's default branch. By default, this branch is `master`. +The branch name is based on an internal ID, and the issue title. The example +screenshot above creates a branch named `2-make-static-site-auto-deploy-and-serve`. When you click the **Create branch** button in an empty -repository project, GitLab automatically creates a `master` branch, commits -a blank `README.md` file to it, and creates and redirects you to a new branch -based on the issue title. -If your [project is already configured with a deployment service](../integrations/overview.md), -such as Kubernetes, GitLab takes one step further and prompts you to set up -[auto deploy](../../../topics/autodevops/stages.md#auto-deploy) -by helping you create a `.gitlab-ci.yml` file. +repository project, GitLab performs these actions: + +- Creates a `master` branch. +- Commits a blank `README.md` file to it. +- Creates and redirects you to a new branch based on the issue title. +- _If your project is [configured with a deployment service](../integrations/overview.md) like Kubernetes,_ + GitLab prompts you to set up [auto deploy](../../../topics/autodevops/stages.md#auto-deploy) + by helping you create a `.gitlab-ci.yml` file. After the branch is created, you can edit files in the repository to fix -the issue. When a merge request is created based on the newly created branch, -the description field will automatically display the [issue closing pattern](../issues/managing_issues.md#closing-issues-automatically) -`Closes #ID`, where `ID` the ID of the issue. This will close the issue once the +the issue. When a merge request is created based on the newly-created branch, +the description field displays the [issue closing pattern](../issues/managing_issues.md#closing-issues-automatically) +`Closes #ID`, where `ID` is the ID of the issue. This closes the issue when the merge request is merged. ### Create a new branch from a project's dashboard If you want to make changes to several files before creating a new merge -request, you can create a new branch upfront. From a project's files page, -choose **New branch** from the dropdown. +request, you can create a new branch upfront. - +1. From a project's files page, choose **New branch** from the dropdown. -Enter a new **Branch name**. Optionally, change the **Create from** field -to choose which branch, tag, or commit SHA this new branch will originate from. -This field will autocomplete if you start typing an existing branch or tag. -Click **Create branch** and you will be returned to the file browser on this new -branch. +  - +1. Enter a new **Branch name**. +1. (Optional) Change the **Create from** field to choose which branch, tag, or + commit SHA this new branch originates from. This field autocompletes if you + start typing an existing branch or tag. +1. Click **Create branch** to return to the file browser on this new branch. + +  You can now make changes to any files, as needed. When you're ready to merge -the changes back to master, you can use the widget at the top of the screen. +the changes back to `master`, you can use the widget at the top of the screen. This widget only appears for a period of time after you create the branch or modify files. @@ -167,31 +170,35 @@ modify files. ## Create a new tag -Tags are useful for marking major milestones such as production releases, -release candidates, and more. You can create a tag from a branch or a commit -SHA. From a project's files page, choose **New tag** from the dropdown. +Tags help you mark major milestones such as production releases and +release candidates. You can create a tag from a branch or a commit +SHA: + +1. From a project's files page, choose **New tag** from the dropdown. - +  -Give the tag a name such as `v1.0.0`. Choose the branch or SHA from which you -would like to create this new tag. You can optionally add a message and -release notes. The release notes section supports Markdown format and you can -also upload an attachment. Click **Create tag**, and you will be taken to the tag -list page. +1. Give the tag a name such as `v1.0.0`. +1. Choose the branch or SHA from which you want to create this new tag. +1. (Optional) Add a message and release notes. The release notes section supports + Markdown format. +1. (Optional) Upload an attachment. +1. Click **Create tag**, and GitLab redirects you to the tag list page. - +  ## Tips When creating or uploading a new file or creating a new directory, you can -trigger a new merge request rather than committing directly to `master`. Enter -a new branch name in the **Target branch** field. You will notice a checkbox -appear that is labeled **Start a new merge request with these changes**. After -you commit the changes you will be taken to a new merge request form. +trigger a new merge request rather than committing directly to `master`: + +1. Enter a new branch name in the **Target branch** field. +1. GitLab displays the **Start a new merge request with these changes** check box. +1. Commit your changes, and GitLab redirects you to a new merge request form. - +  -If you'd prefer _not_ to use your primary email address for commits created +If you'd prefer to not use your primary email address for commits created through the web editor, you can choose to use another of your linked email addresses from the **User Settings > Edit Profile** page. diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/x509_signed_commits/index.md b/doc/user/project/repository/x509_signed_commits/index.md index 639bca0d354..29c1c32145d 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/x509_signed_commits/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/x509_signed_commits/index.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ info: "To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated type: concepts, howto --- -# Signing commits and tags with X.509 +# Signing commits and tags with X.509 **(FREE)** [X.509](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X.509) is a standard format for public key certificates issued by a public or private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). |