Gitlab jenkins integration
Gitlab jenkins integration: step-by-step guide
Ensure Jenkins is installed on your computer. Then, go to GitLab and select the project you want to integrate with Jenkins.
Click 'Code' and select 'Clone with HTTPS.' Make sure you have an access token ready before proceeding to Jenkins.
Log in to Jenkins and on your dashboard, click "New Item."
Select "Freestyle project, then enter the item name and click "OK."
Fill in the required fields, then select "GitLab Connection."
Navigate to "Git," then paste the URL you copied from GitLab into the provided field.
Tap on Trigger builds remotely," then input the Access token on the space provided. Proceed to click "Save."
Select "Build Now."
Integration complete.
Quick answer: To integrate Jenkins, first copy the project HTTPS clone URL and access token from GitLab. Then, in Jenkins, create a freestyle project, configure the GitLab connection and Git repository URL, enter the access token under remote triggers, save the project, and run Build Now.
About this GitLab tutorial
Connect Jenkins to GitLab by configuring a freestyle project with your repository URL and access token to enable automated builds. This guide covers gitlab jenkins integration in 9 steps, starting with "Ensure Jenkins is installed on your computer. Then, go to GitLab and select the project..." and finishing with "Integration complete". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitLab interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does gitlab jenkins integration take?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitLab data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitLab and Jenkins. Related guides: How Integrate Slack with Gitlab, How to add ssh key to gitlab and How to Change Branch Name in Gitlab. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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