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# Adding GitLab (self-managed) organization to GitProtect
This article explains how to add a GitLab (self-managed) organization to GitProtect.
## Using Personal Access Token (PAT)
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Log in to **GitProtect Management Service**, open the **DevOps** tab on the left side of the window, and select **GitLab** from the list.
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Click the **Connect** button under **GitLab Self-managed**.
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Set your authentication method.
1. In **Authentication**, select **GitLab Self-Managed**.
2. In **Settings**, enter your **GitLab** service IP address.
3. Add or select **PAT** from the **Password Manager**.
4. Choose whether **GitProtect** should automatically add new repositories to your backup and whether it should include **GitLab** groups in the backup.
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Configure your repository sync and default worker. Specify hours for synchronization, or set a time interval for automatic updates.
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Click **Proceed** to complete adding your **GitLab** (self-managed) organization and grant **GitProtect** access to the specified resources.
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