How to set up GitLab SAML SSO with Google Workspace

Single sign-on (SSO) enhances user authentication and security by enabling access to multiple applications with a single set of credentials. This guide details the integration of SAML-based SSO between Google Workspace and GitLab.com to streamline access management, automate group synchronization, and ensure seamless collaboration. By configuring SAML authentication, users can log into GitLab using Google credentials, with their permissions reflecting Google group memberships. The guide outlines the steps for setting up SAML, including obtaining necessary configuration values from GitLab, creating a SAML application in Google Workspace, and mapping Google groups to GitLab roles for automatic provisioning and dynamic permissions management. It emphasizes security best practices, such as maintaining emergency access and enforcing SAML authentication, while also highlighting the benefits of reduced administrative overhead and enhanced security. The process concludes with testing the configuration to ensure successful synchronization and proper role assignments, providing a scalable and efficient solution for centralized access control.

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