stage	group	info	description
Systems	Distribution	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	Learn how to install, configure, update, and maintain your GitLab instance.

Administer GitLab

Learn how to administer a self-managed GitLab instance.


Get started {chevron-right} Administration overview.	All feature flags {chevron-right} Complete list of flags.	Authentication and authorization {chevron-right} Third-party authentication providers.
Configure your installation {chevron-right} Installation settings.	Update your Admin area settings {chevron-right} Product settings.	Configure GitLab Dedicated {chevron-right} IP allowlists, SAML, maintenance.
Maintain your installation {chevron-right} Backup and restore, move repos, maintenance tasks.	Secure your application {chevron-right} SSH key limits, 2FA, tokens, hardening.	Administer users {chevron-right} Passwords, user moderation, broadcast messages.

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