GitLab Pages

GitLab Pages is the integrated static site hosting solution trusted by companies like GitLab itself, NASA, and thousands of organizations to deploy websites directly from repositories with seamless CI/CD automation. As GitLab’s native hosting service, it transforms any repository into a live website while maintaining the same version control, access permissions, and collaboration features that teams already use for code development.

What makes GitLab Pages exceptional is its deep integration with GitLab’s complete DevOps platform, enabling automatic deployments, branch previews, and merge request reviews for websites just like code. Unlike standalone hosting services, it leverages GitLab’s powerful CI/CD pipelines to support any static site generator while providing enterprise-grade security and access controls.

Development teams choose GitLab Pages because it eliminates the friction between code development and website deployment, keeping everything in one integrated workflow. From project documentation to marketing sites, it provides the seamless foundation that modern development teams demand.

Key Features

• Native GitLab Integration - Seamless hosting directly from GitLab repositories with unified user management and permissions • Advanced CI/CD Pipeline Automation - Automated builds and deployments using GitLab’s powerful pipeline system • Custom Domain Support - Professional domains with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates and DNS management • Granular Access Control - Public and private hosting with project-level permissions and authentication integration • Multi-Branch Deployment - Deploy from any branch with environment-specific configurations and staging workflows • Automatic Merge Request Previews - Live preview sites for every merge request enabling visual code review • Universal Static Site Generator Support - Compatible with Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, Next.js, and custom build processes • Collaborative Development Workflow - Integrated with GitLab’s issue tracking, merge requests, and project management

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Seamless integration with GitLab development workflow • Powerful CI/CD automation for website deployments • Free SSL certificates and custom domain support • Excellent for team collaboration and code review • Supports any static site generator or custom build process

Cons

• Limited to static sites only • Requires GitLab repository and account • Less flexibility compared to dedicated hosting platforms • CI/CD pipeline usage counts against quotas • Learning curve for teams new to GitLab workflows

Get Started with GitLab Pages

Deploy websites seamlessly from your code repositories with the integrated hosting trusted by NASA and development teams worldwide. Visit docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/pages to transform your GitLab projects into live websites with automated CI/CD deployment.