Gitlab: how to change OS (ssh) user and group for Gitlab installation?

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What is the correct way to change default OS (ssh) user and group git/git, which are used during Gitlab installation, to something else (e. g. gitlab/gitlab) ?

After that manipulation a repo address should looks like [email protected]:repo.git, not default [email protected]:repo.git.

It's necessary because default 'git' user is used for another purpose on my server and cannot be used for Gitlab installation.

My OS: Ubuntu Server 12.04 x64

Gitlab installation guide: https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/doc/install/installation.md

Thanks.

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1 Answers

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There are a few steps to do:

  1. Create a new user (or use another created on) for GitLab
  2. Change user of GitLab in gitlab.yml to the new user
  3. Change user of gitlab-shell in config.yml to new user
  4. Grant the new user access to gitlab-shell and GitLab directory
  5. Apply all permission instructions from the installation docs for the new user