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stage: Systems
group: Distribution
info: "To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments"
description: 'Learn how to install, configure, update, and maintain your GitLab instance.'
---

# Administer GitLab **(FREE SELF)**

Learn how to administer a self-managed GitLab instance.

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| [**Get started**](../administration/get_started.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Administration overview. | [**All feature flags**](../user/feature_flags.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Complete list of flags. | [**Authentication and authorization**](../administration/auth/index.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Third-party authentication providers. |
| [**Configure your installation**](../administration/configure.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Installation settings. | [**Update your Admin Area settings**](../administration/settings/index.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Product settings. | [**Configure GitLab Dedicated**](../administration/dedicated/index.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>IP allowlists, SAML, maintenance. |
| [**Maintain your installation**](../administration/operations/index.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Backup and restore, move repos, maintenance tasks. | [**Secure your application**](../user/application_security/secure_your_application.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>SSH key limits, 2FA, tokens, hardening. | [**Administer users**](../user/profile/account/create_accounts.md) **{chevron-right}**<br><br>Passwords, user moderation, broadcast messages. |

Only GitLab team members have access to administration tools and settings on GitLab.com.