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# How to ensure Gitlab token has access to required groups/repositories

Follow these steps to grant a service account access to required repositories:

#### **Navigate to the GitLab Group**

1. Log in to GitLab.
2. In the left sidebar, click **"Groups"** → **"Your Groups"**.
3. Select the Group where you want to add the service account.<br>

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#### **Open the Group’s Members Settings**

1. In the Group Dashboard, go to the left sidebar.
2. Click **"Settings"** → **"Members"**.<br>

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#### **Invite the Service Account**

1. Click **"Invite Member"** (top right corner).
2. In the **"Select members or email address"** field, enter the service account username or email.
3. Assign a "Reporter" or "Developer" role as required.
4. Click **"Invite"**.

Repeat the steps for all required groups.

Once added, the service account will inherit access to all repositories within the groups.