📦 Installation Command
curl -L https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/runner/gitlab-runner/script.deb.sh | bash && apt install gitlab-runner
GitLab Runner CI/CD Configuration
gitlab-runner systemctl: gitlab-runnerCI/CD runner for GitLab. Executes pipeline jobs. Supports Docker, shell, K8s executors.
🔌 Default Port
N/A
N/A
Outbound to GitLab only
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/gitlab-runner/config.toml
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/gitlab-runner - data:
/home/gitlab-runner - logs:
/var/log/gitlab-runner
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:gitlab-runner
Password:N/A
💡 Registration token from GitLab. Run: gitlab-runner register
📌 Dependencies
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Use Docker executor for isolation, limit runner to specific projects, use protected variables, don't run as root
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What port does GitLab Runner use?
GitLab Runner doesn't listen on a port - it polls GitLab server for jobs.
How to register GitLab Runner?
Run: gitlab-runner register and provide GitLab URL and token.
Where is GitLab Runner config?
Config at /etc/gitlab-runner/config.toml.