How to create releases in GitLab?

Question

I had created a private repository which I then changed to public repository. However, I could not find any way to release. Is it possible to create releases in GitLab? If so, how are they done?

Answer 1

To create a release on the GitLab website:

1. Go to your repository
2. In the menu choose Repository > Tags
3. Add a tag for the version of your app. For example, v1.3.1.
4. Add a message (title) about the release. For example, Release 1.3.1.
5. Add a note that describes the details of the release. (Not optional. Adding a note to a tag is what makes it a release.)
6. Click Create tag.

The release will now show up under Project > Releases. Read more at the GitLab documentation. GitLab recommends that you use the Release API now, but their documentation is hard to follow. It would be the preferred method for automating everything with CI/CD, though.